Which place is cheaper, Paris or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $110Paris $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Paris is $249. 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 $162
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Paris $324
Compare Hotels in Amman and Paris
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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 to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$6.86
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Train from Airport$9.64
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Metro tickets$7.29
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Train$21
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: $44
- Versailles: Skip-the-Line Day Tour & Transfer from Paris: $2,583
- Versailles Round-Trip Transfers: Multiple Departures: $53
- Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Coach Transfer from Paris: $99
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Round-Trip Transfer from Paris by Luxury Van: $191
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris in Van: $191
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris by Sedan: $187
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris HTL-APT (CDG): $121
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris APT-HTL (CDG): $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly HTL-APT (ORY): $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly APT-HTL (ORY): $104
- Transfert Privé Aéroport Charles de Gaulle vers Paris: $95
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 $34Paris $44
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:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.57
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Breakfast$7.50
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Breakfast for 2$32
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Dinner on River Cruise$92
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Dinner$61
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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:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $52
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $53
- Seine Cruise Departure from Pont Alexandre III with Dinner Included: $64
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $67
- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour -Kids friendly-: $68
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $68
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Le Marais Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Paris $83
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
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$5.36
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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.
- Île de la Cité: Guided Tour + Sainte-Chapelle Fast Track Entry: $55
- A Day at Parc Saint-Paul Ticket and Transport Included: $208
- Day Tour- Normandy Omaha Beach - Cemetery - Cider Tasting: $260
- Guided Tour to Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Chronicles: $54
- Notre-Dame Walking Tour with Skip The Line Sainte-Chapelle Entry: $61
- Paris Boat River Seine Cruise Sightseeing TICKETS: $22
- Paris Christmas Market Tour: $297
- Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $11
- Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show: $24
- Paris Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $267
- Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $94
- Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Paris $26
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:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Pub Crawl: $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in French: $32
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar in Paris: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
- Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $43
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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