Which place is cheaper, Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang?
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 Nha Trang. 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 Nha Trang?
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.
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Nha Trang $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Nha Trang is $48. 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 Nha Trang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Nha Trang $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Nha Trang $26
Compare Hotels in Amman and Nha Trang
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Nha Trang? 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 Nha Trang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Nha Trang $13
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:
- Amman Private Transfer to Tel Aviv with VIP Service: $285
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $260
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $140
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Wadi Rum: $105
- Petra Day Tour Transfers Only from Amman: $102
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.12
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Taxi From Airport$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Nha Trang to Mui Ne by car 7 seater: $80
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Train Station to/from Hotel in Nha Trang: $18
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Da Lat City Center: $119
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Cau Da/Vinpearl Port: $18
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Airport to/from City Center Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang to Lien Khuong (DLI) Airport: $111
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang to Cam Ranh (CXR) Airport: $26
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Port to Nha Trang Airport (CXR): $24
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Cruise Port to Nha Trang city: $67
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Cang Pha Vinpearl to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $271
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Airport: $20
- Private Transfer from Doc Let to Phu Cat (UIH) Airport: $166
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Nha Trang?
Prices for flights to both Nha Trang 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 $58Nha Trang $25
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:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Seafood Buffet Dinner at The Square Restaurant Novotel Nha Trang: $25
- Nha Trang Cooking Class (visiting local market & countryside): $67
- Nha Trang Private Memorable Sunset River Tour for nice dinner and sightseeing: $77
- Crossing: Sunset Cruise Live Music, Buffet Dinner & DJ Party: $79
- Nha Trang Special Sunset River Cruise for sightseeing and nice dinner: $82
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Experience Countryside Private Cooking Class in Nha Trang City: $95
- Daily Cooking Class In Nha Trang Countryside: $95
- Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
- Nha Trang Bay Dinner Cruise Luxury Sunset Experience: $119
- Romantic and Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nha Trang: $135
- Twilight Elegance Nha Trang Sunset Dinner Cruise: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Nha Trang $9.17
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle: $120
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $150
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.23
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.69
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.85
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.62
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- 2 Day Nha Trang To Da Lat Tour in Langbiang Datanla Waterfall: $170
- 3 Day VIP Tour at Hon Tam Resort in Nha Trang: $47
- 3 Hour Pedicab City Tour Nha Trang: $75
- 3-Day Motorbike Adventure from Nha Trang to Da Lat - Easy Rider: $245
- 3-Hour Pedicab Tour of Nha Trang: $69
- 4-Day Nha Trang to Dalat Nature and Culture Group Tour: $159
- 6 Hour Nha Trang Heritage and Cultural City Tour: $44
- A Full Day Tour From Nha Trang To Da Lat Or Vice versa: $90
- Amazing City Tour & Ba Ho Waterfall By Car (Minimum 02 guest): $59
- Ba Ho Waterfall Discovery - Half Day Tour: $35
- Cai River trip in the countryside Nha Trang full day tour: $118
- City Tour For Cruise Ship Customer (Small Group Tour): $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Nha Trang $18
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 Nha Trang, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Nha Trang is in Asia, 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 Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Nha Trang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Nha Trang?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Nha Trang, 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.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Nha Trang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Nha Trang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Nha Trang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Nha Trang. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Amman is cooler than Nha Trang in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Nha Trang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Nha Trang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Nha Trang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Nha Trang. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year.
September to December in Nha Trang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Nha Trang. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Nha Trang. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Nha Trang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Nha Trang averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Nha Trang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Nha Trang in the Winter?
Both Nha Trang and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Nha Trang is January to August. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Nha Trang. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Nha Trang. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Nha Trang fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Nha Trang 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Amman or Nha Trang in the Spring?
Both Nha Trang and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Nha Trang. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Nha Trang receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Amman is much colder than Nha Trang in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Nha Trang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Nha Trang 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Nha Trang and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
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.