Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
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 Paris. 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Paris $284
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Paris is $284. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Paris $163
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Paris $326
Compare Hotels in Amman and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Paris $23
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:
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Petra Transfer From Or To Amman: $230
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
- Amman Private Transfer To Jerusalem With VIP Service: $150
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$6.93
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Train from Airport$9.75
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Metro tickets$7.37
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Train$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer from CDG/ORLY airport to Paris ,multilingual driver: $52
- Versailles Round-Trip Transfers: Multiple Departures: $56
- VAN and Sedan Transfers CDG Airports Disney Asterix Paris : $151
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris HTL-APT (CDG): $101
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly HTL-APT (ORY): $96
- Transfert privé en van de Paris à Disneyland Paris: $163
- Transfers between Paris and Paris Airports/Disneyland/Versailles: $99
- Transfers Private: Paris-Aéroports/Paris-Disneyland, France: $115
- Transfer: Charles Gaulle Airport-CDG to Paris City Center: $56
- Transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Round Trip.: $289
- Transfer from Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris: $87
- Transfer from Roissy CDG or Orly Airport to PARIS: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $58Paris $78
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:
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.67
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Breakfast$7.58
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Breakfast for 2$32
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Dinner on River Cruise$93
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Dinner$62
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Cheese$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Toulouse/Sète or Montpellier Occitanie Gourmet food tour: $45
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $59
- Paris Le Marais: Traditional Food Tour with Full Meal: $60
- Paris : Bistronomic early dinner cruise: $63
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $63
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $64
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Le Marais Pastries Food Tour | 6 Tastings | Lets Eat!: $67
- Latin Quarter Pastries Tasting Food Tour in Small Group: $73
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise and 3-Course Bistro Dinner: $74
- Vegan Food Tour (Street-food edition): $74
- #1 Paris Pastries and Chocolate Food Tour: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Paris $84
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
- 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$19
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Admission to Pantheon$5.42
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Catacombs (2)$25
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Audio-Guided Montparnasse Tower Tour with Priority Admission: $41
- Best of Paris Orsay Museum Entry Ticket: $80
- Guided Garden and Palace Tour of Versailles Grand Tour: $93
- Illumination Tour of Paris: $73
- Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Medieval Paris Tour : $86
- Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $12
- Paris Highlights Private Tour by Car – With Expert Driver-Guide : $196
- Paris Walking Tour from Louvre to Eiffel: $34
- Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $266
- Ticket for the Château and Gardens of Versailles: $76
- Versailles Palace Half Day Bike Tour Shared Experience: $103
- Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Paris $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $87
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $15
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $15
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $17
- City Center Guided Pub Crawl with Shots & Club Entry: $20
- Pub Crawl paris : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $29
- Les Caves du Louvre Guided Tour with Wine Tastings: $41
- Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $52
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $52
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $54
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Montmartre: $68
- French Wine Tasting and Pairing in Montmartre: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris is in Europe, 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Paris, 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 Paris?
Paris has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Paris in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Paris. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Paris this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Paris during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Paris. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amman or Paris in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Paris. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Paris in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Amman is much warmer than Paris in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Paris. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Paris. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Amman or Paris in the Winter?
Both Paris and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Paris can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Paris averages at about 5°C (40°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Paris during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Paris. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Amman or Paris in the Spring?
Both Paris 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. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Paris because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Amman is generally a little warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Paris. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Paris. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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