Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Nadi (Port Denarau). We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Amman Prices
Jordan PricesNadi (Port Denarau) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Nadi (Port Denarau) $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $202. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Nadi (Port Denarau) $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Nadi (Port Denarau) $216
Compare Hotels in Amman and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Nadi (Port Denarau)? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.96
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $28
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to King Hussein Border: $31
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Zip line ex Intercontinental Fiji with return private transfers: $214
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private return transfer: $186
- Treetops Fiji Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $131
- Shuttle transfer to Nadi Airport: $50
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.32
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.32
- Shared Departure Transfer : Hotel to Airport: $21
- Shangri-La Yanuca Island Transfers and Taxi Service: $64
- Round-trip Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Hotels (Private Transfer): $28
- Round Trip Transfer -Nadi Airport to Intercontinental Resort: $70
- Round Trip Private Transfer From Nadi Airport To Your Resort: $23
- Private vehicle transfer Fiji Marriot Momi Bay to Nadi Airport: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $121
- "Half Day Nadi Highlights Tour”: $149
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $159
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $93
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka): $103
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $93
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $101
- Coral Coast Tour Sand Dune to Momi Gunsite History Walk: $200
- Cultural Day Tour: $68
- Cultural Night Tour: $82
- Day Tour Exploration of Fiji Culture and Nature: $230
- Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Amman and Nadi (Port Denarau), keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.