Which place is cheaper, Pisa 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 Pisa?
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 Pisa. 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Pisa $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $277. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Pisa $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Pisa $240
Compare Hotels in Amman and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Pisa $51
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:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Premium Private Transfer Between Amman City or Airport & Wadi Rum: $170
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
- Private Transfer from Amman City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa: $105
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa: $105
- Private transfer from Pisa to Florence with 2h stop in Lucca: $265
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $112
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Livorno Port: $142
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to San Giuliano Terme: $142
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $258
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Livorno: $198
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lido di Camaiore: $261
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Calcinaia: $184
- Private Transfer from Marina di Pisa to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $143
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $164
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $58Pisa $118
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
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- 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: $119
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $69
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $100
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $100
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $105
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $105
- Authentic Tuscan Cooking & Dinner with Local Hosts: $106
- Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Pisa: $117
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $130
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $141
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $153
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $171
- Pisa Private Food tour: Exclusive Local Delicacies: $187
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Pisa $50
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $31
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $58
- Best of Guided Tour with Optional Tower Tickets: $81
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $49
- Best of Small Group Tour with Admission Tickets: $86
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $88
- Carrara Marble Quarry and Museum tour: $87
- Carrara's Marble Quarries Tour & Light Lunch + Lardo PGI: $159
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $88
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $199
- Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing: $126
- From Montecatini: Half Day Pisa Tour & The Leaning Tower: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Pisa $24
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 and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $55
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $58
- Tuscany Organic Wine Tour at a Family-Run Winery: $83
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket: $87
- Cathedral Guided Tour and Tower tickets & wine tasting: $93
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $99
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $105
- Vespa Tour with Lunch & 2 Wine Tastings in Chianti: $105
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $107
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $187
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $200
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Pisa?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is around the same temperature as Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pisa this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Pisa. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amman or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Pisa. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Pisa in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°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 Pisa. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pisa. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Pisa. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Pisa in the Winter?
Both Pisa 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 Pisa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Pisa. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Amman or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa 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. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Pisa because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Amman is a little warmer than Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun.
Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Pisa. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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