Which place is cheaper, Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix?
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.
Phoenix
The most populous city in the American Southwest, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and busiest hub of activity in the general area. Geographically it is located in the Sonoran Desert, making for long hot summers and mild winters. This climate has ensured a thriving tourism industry with plenty of attractions both in and around Phoenix.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Phoenix $276
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Phoenix is $276. 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 Phoenix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Phoenix $144
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Phoenix $288
Compare Hotels in Amman and Phoenix
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Phoenix? 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 Phoenix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Phoenix $39
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: $359
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- From Private Petra Full Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $260
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $255
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $220
- 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
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phoenix
Also for Phoenix, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Phoenix Airport PHX to Scottsdale by Luxury SUV: $132
- Private Transfer from Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Luxury SUV: $108
- Private Transfer from Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Business Car: $94
- Private Transfer from Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury Van: $146
- Private Transfer from Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury SUV: $108
- Private Transfer Phoenix Airport PHX to Phoenix Downtown / Hotels: $110
- Private Tesla Transfer from Phoenix Airport to all Hotels : $42
- Private Roundtrip Transfer From Phoenix Harbor Airport to Phoenix: $299
- Sky Harbor Airport Private Transfer: $195
- One-Way Transfer Sky Harbor Airport to Phoenix: $104
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $68
- Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Phoenix - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $114
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Phoenix?
Prices for flights to both Phoenix 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 $58Phoenix $90
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 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: $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
Typical Food Prices in Phoenix
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Phoenix:
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Nice Lunch (for 2)$36
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Indian Food Dinner (for 2)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phoenix
For Phoenix, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Scottsdale Waterfront Food Tour: $95
- Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour: $95
- Quiche Lorraine French Cooking Class in Scottsdale: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Phoenix $40
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 to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 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
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $440
- 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $150
Tours and Activities in Phoenix
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Phoenix.
- Yuma Territorial Prison & Castle Dome Ghost Town - Private Tour: $300
- 1.5 Hour Stretch Limo Golf Cart Tour, Ultimate Old Town Exploration: $89
- 2 Hour Private Walking Tour in the Festive of Phoenix : $240
- 2 Hour Scottsdale Segway Tours - Ultimate Old Town Exploration: $93
- 2 Hour Segway Tour - Sunsets, Segways & City Lights: $95
- 2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $115
- 2-Hour Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Tour: $135
- 3 Cities & Nature Sightseeing. Phoenix, Scotts, Tempe. 2.5 hrs.: $119
- 3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert: $219
- 3 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $135
- After Dark Desert Tour and Navigating the Night Sky: $295
- Apache Trail Private Half-Day Tour: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Phoenix $17
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: $64
Sample the Local Flavors in Phoenix
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Phoenix:
- Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale: $55
- Pedal Bar Crawl Tour of Downtown Phoenix: $70
- Stretch Limo Party Cart - Custom Bar Crawls, Wine Tastings, Night Clubs & More: $189
- Haunted Jerome, Brew and Wine Tour from Scottsdale/Phoenix: $199
- Custom Arizona Brewery / Vineyard Tour: $245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Phoenix, we can see that Phoenix 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 Phoenix is in North America, 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 Phoenix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Phoenix 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 Phoenix Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Phoenix?
Phoenix has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Phoenix, 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 Phoenix?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Phoenix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Phoenix because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Phoenix can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Amman is cooler than Phoenix. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Phoenix averages at about 98°F (36°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Phoenix this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Phoenix during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Phoenix receives 380 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Phoenix. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.8 inches (21 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Phoenix 98°F (36°C)
Should I visit Amman or Phoenix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Phoenix. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Phoenix this time of year.
In October, Amman is generally cooler than Phoenix. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Phoenix fluctuates around 79°F (26°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Phoenix. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets less sunshine than Phoenix. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Phoenix receives 305 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets more rain in October than Phoenix. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.7 inches (17 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Phoenix 79°F (26°C)
Should I visit Amman or Phoenix in the Winter?
Both Phoenix 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, many travelers come to Phoenix for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Amman is much colder than Phoenix in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Phoenix fluctuates around 58°F (14°C).
It's quite sunny in Phoenix. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Phoenix during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Phoenix receives 254 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Phoenix. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.7 inches (17 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Phoenix 58°F (14°C)
Should I visit Amman or Phoenix in the Spring?
Both Phoenix 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.
In the spring, Amman is cooler than Phoenix. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Phoenix averages at about 74°F (23°C).
In Phoenix, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets less sunshine than Phoenix. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Phoenix receives 355 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets more rain in April than Phoenix. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.2 inches (6 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Phoenix 74°F (23°C)
Typical Weather for Phoenix and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 inches (17 mm) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 inches (17 mm) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 inches (6 mm) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 92°F (34°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 98°F (36°C) | 0.8 inches (21 mm) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 96°F (35°C) | 0.9 inches (24 mm) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 inches (17 mm) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 inches (18 mm) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 58°F (15°C) | 1 inches (25 mm) |
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