Which place is cheaper, Ponce 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 Ponce?
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 Ponce. 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Amman and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Ponce? 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 Ponce Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Ponce $10
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:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $58Ponce $61
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
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local 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
- Day Tour Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman: $35
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Arecibo Triple Tour Indian Caves Waterfalls and Nature : $71
- Bioluminescent Bay Boat Tour Transport Snack and Snorkeling: $250
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Cave, Bats and Boas Night Tour - Puerto Rico: $160
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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 Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce 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 Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Ponce?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Ponce, 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 Ponce?
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 Ponce in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Ponce. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Ponce. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Amman is cooler than Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Ponce. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Ponce. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Amman during the winter 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 Ponce year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Ponce. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Ponce. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Ponce. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce 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 Ponce during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is much colder than Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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