Which place is cheaper, Phuket 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 Phuket?
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 Phuket. 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 Phuket?
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.
Phuket
Phuket Island is the holiday gem of southern Thailand. Known for its beaches and resorts, the island brings in a massive amount of travelers from all over the world, year round. Although the beaches are beautiful, Phuket has also become more westernized and tourist-oriented in recent decades, leaving many travelers to venture elsewhere to find that amazing beach with a more authentic Thai vibe. However, Phuket Island is quite large, and hidden gems can still be found.
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 in Thailand, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Phuket $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Phuket is $133. 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 Phuket in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Phuket $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Phuket $122
Compare Hotels in Amman and Phuket
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Phuket? 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 Phuket Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Phuket $12
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 Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations Minivan: $75
- Amman Airport Private Transfer up to 7 Pax: $82
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport group transfer to Amman City: $71
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Phuket:
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Longtail Taxi (for Two)$9.01
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Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town$7.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:
- Ziplines 28 platforms with Free Transfer RoundTrips: $77
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NATAI BEACH: $55
- TAXI PHUKET AIRPORT Transfer to PHUKET TOWN (SHA Plus): $34
- Speedboat Transfer Phuket to Phi Phi, Tonsai Pier: $26
- Speedboat Transfer From Phuket To Koh Yao Yai/ Koh Yao Noi: $46
- Speedboat Racha and Coral Island Transfer and meals from Phuket: $69
- Sky Rock Khao Lak Jungle Zipline Adventure with Transfer: $55
- Simon Cabaret Show Phuket – Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfers: $59
- Similan Islands One day Tour All Exclusive (Transfer Khao Lak): $99
- Similan Islands One Day Tour From Phuket Include Lunch & Pickup Transfer: $95
- Shared Transfer from Phuket to Koh Tao by Coach and Catamaran: $65
- Shared Transfer from Phuket to Koh Samui by High Speed Catamaran: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Phuket?
Prices for flights to both Phuket 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 $58Phuket $41
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
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Phuket
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phuket:
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$8.68
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.11
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$13
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Thai Noodles$2.70
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Bananas$0.75
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Pizza (for Two)$9.01
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.
- One Day Experience Cooking at Phuket Patong Thailand: $27
- Kanta Phuket Peranakan Cooking Class Experience: $31
- Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Phuket with Dinner at Promthep Cape: $41
- Phuket City Tour with Sunset and Thai Cooking: $47
- Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $52
- Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class by Suuko Wellness Spa: $55
- Express Thai Cooking Class in Phuket: $56
- Vegetarian Organic Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Phuket: $57
- Discounted Ticket to Phuket Siam Niramit Show with Dinner: $57
- Phuket Coral Island and Sunset Dinner by Luxury Catamaran: $58
- Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Phuket $47
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $35
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Phuket
Here are a few typical costs in Phuket for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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One Day Boat Tour$27
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Scuba Diving (Two Dives)$75
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Thai Oil Massage$19
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Surfboard Rental$9.01
Tours and Activities in Phuket
Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Phuket Sightseeing Tour Without Shopping: $46
- 1 Hour Phuket ATV on Tour + Big Buddha: $43
- 1-Hour Quad Bike ATV Ride – Ultimate Adventure: $58
- 12 Islands Overnight Tour: $198
- 2 Day Tour to James Bond Islands, Krabi and Phi Phi: $177
- 2 Days 1 Night Surin Islands Snorkeling Tour from Phuket: $229
- 2 Hours ATV Riding in Phuket (Popular Tour): $88
- 2x Snorkelling Phi Phi, Maiton, Maya Bay, khai islands tour: $70
- 3 Fun Dives King Cruiser Wreck and Koh DokMai for Certified diver: $166
- 3 Hour Zipline Adventure Park Experience: 65 Platforms: $104
- 3 Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat: $43
- 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel, Swim & Relax (Half or Full Day): $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Phuket $7.00
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Phuket
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Phuket from other travelers:
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Cocktails (for Two)$6.01
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Beer$2.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket
Also in Phuket, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Rooftop, Bars, GoGo & 3 Clubs with Shots: $21
- Phuket Guided Pub Crawl: $29
- Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience and Lunch: $52
- Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $85
- Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple: $172
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Phuket, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Phuket is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Phuket Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Phuket?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Phuket. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Phuket, 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 Phuket?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Phuket in the Summer?
Both Phuket and Amman during the summer 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 Phuket year-round.
Phuket gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Phuket. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Phuket receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Phuket, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Phuket. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Phuket receives 206 hours of full sun.
Amman is around the same temperature as Phuket in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Phuket fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Phuket 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Phuket in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Phuket. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Phuket attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Phuket is the dry season. Also, June to October is the rainy season in Phuket. Phuket receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Phuket. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Phuket receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Phuket during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Phuket receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Phuket. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Phuket averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Phuket 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Phuket in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Phuket. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Phuket throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Phuket is the dry season. Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Phuket. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Phuket receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Phuket. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Phuket. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Phuket receives 287 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Phuket. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Phuket fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Phuket 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Phuket in the Spring?
Both Phuket and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Phuket because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Phuket is June to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Phuket. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Phuket. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Phuket receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Phuket. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Phuket during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Phuket receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is much colder than Phuket in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Phuket fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Phuket 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Phuket and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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