A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amman vs. Portland for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amman or Portland?

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 Portland. 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 Portland?

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.

Portland

Referred to as "The City of Roses", Portland is the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the banks of the Columbia River and offers breathtaking views of Mount Hood when the weather allows. Portland is famous for its alternative vibe, live music scene, and popular microbreweries. It's also a mecca for environmentally conscious urban planning. The downtown area is quite compact and walkable. While the city itself may be smaller than you expect, it is still the largest metropolitan area between San Francisco and Seattle.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America, and The Best Wildlife Tours to United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Portland or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Amman Prices
    Jordan Prices
    Portland Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Amman $135
    Portland $211

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Portland is $211. 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 Portland in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Portland $97
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Portland $194
Compare Hotels in Amman and Portland

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Portland? 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.

Hotels in Amman


Hotels in Portland


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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 Portland Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Portland $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.71
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
  • Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
  • Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers: Amman: $40
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
  • Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portland

Also for Portland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Waterfall Express -PDX: Waterfall Trolley Tickets + Transfer: $69
  • Private Transfer from Portland City Hotels to Astoria Cruise Port: $219
  • Private Transfer Portland Airport PDX to Oregon City: $110
  • Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $88
  • Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
  • Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Oswego - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $88
  • Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Oswego - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
  • Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
  • Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $88
  • Beaverton hotel to Portland Airport (PDX) - Departure Private Transfer: $44

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Portland?

Prices for flights to both Portland 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Amman $58
    Portland $74
Typical Food Prices in Amman

For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Pastries
    $4.23
  • 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:

  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
  • Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
  • Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
  • Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150

Typical Food Prices in Portland

For Portland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Afternoon Drinks (for 2)
    $9.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portland

For Portland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Portland Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
  • Walking Pizza Tour: $75
  • Portland Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $87
  • Brunch on Mississippi Food Tour: $95
  • Mississippi Avenue Walking Food Tour: $95
  • Secret Food Tour with Local Guide: $98
  • Downtown Food Tour: $102
  • 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River: $127
  • Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise: $127
  • All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour: $128

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Portland $24

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
  • Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
  • 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
  • 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
  • 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
  • 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
  • 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95

Tours and Activities in Portland

For Portland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2-hour Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River: $104
  • 2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River: $87
  • 7 Wonders of the Gorge 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise: $90
  • 90 Minute Sailing Tour of Portland: $99
  • Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland: $85
  • All Day Northern Oregon Wineries and Forest Bike Tour: $245
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $53
  • Chocolate, Coffee, & Doughnuts: A Downtown Portland Walking Tour: $74
  • Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wineries from All-Inclusive Afternoon Tour: $189
  • Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day: $129
  • Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour: $69
  • Columbia River Gorge Kayak Tour: $71

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Portland $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: $87

Sample the Local Flavors in Portland

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Portland:

  • Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
  • Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings: $40
  • Oregon Priority Wine Tasting Pass: $40
  • Weird Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local: $59
  • Guided Bike Tour with Brewery Visits: $65
  • Urban Wine Tasting Tour: $139
  • Afternoon Tour in Columbia Gorge Waterfall with Free Wine Tasting: $139
  • Portland Urban Wine Tasting Tour: $139
  • Willamette Valley Wine Tour: $140
  • Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Portland: $149
  • Mt Hood, Waterfalls, and Wine Tour with Tasting Fees Included: $155
  • Willamette Valley Wine Tour - For Private Groups : $175


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Portland, we can see that Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portland 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 Portland Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amman or Portland?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Portland. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Portland, 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 Portland?

Portland 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 Portland in the Summer?

Both Portland and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Portland because of the hiking, the small town charm, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Portland. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Portland fluctuates around 68°F (20°C).

It's quite sunny in Portland. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Portland during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Portland receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Portland. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Portland receives 0.7 inches (18 mm) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Portland 68°F (20°C)

Should I visit Amman or Portland in the Autumn?

Both Portland and Amman during the autumn 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 hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Portland this time of year.

Amman is much warmer than Portland in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Portland fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).

It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Portland. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Portland receives 155 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in October than Portland. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Portland receives 2.6 inches (67 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Portland 55°F (13°C)

Should I visit Amman or Portland in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Portland. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Portland for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Portland. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than Portland. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Portland averages at about 40°F (4°C).

Amman usually receives more sunshine than Portland during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Portland receives 86 hours of full sun in the winter.

Portland receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Portland. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Portland receives 5.2 inches (132 mm) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Portland 40°F (4°C)

Should I visit Amman or Portland in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Portland. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Portland in the spring for the small town charm and the natural beauty.

In April, Amman is generally much warmer than Portland. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Portland fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Portland. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Portland. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Portland receives 231 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in April than Portland. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Portland receives 2.4 inches (61 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Portland 51°F (11°C)

Typical Weather for Portland and Amman

Amman Portland
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 40°F (4°C) 5.2 inches (132 mm)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 44°F (7°C) 3.9 inches (98 mm)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 47°F (9°C) 3.6 inches (92 mm)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 51°F (11°C) 2.4 inches (61 mm)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 57°F (14°C) 2 inches (51 mm)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 64°F (18°C) 1.5 inches (39 mm)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 68°F (20°C) 0.7 inches (18 mm)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 69°F (20°C) 1 inches (25 mm)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 63°F (17°C) 1.7 inches (44 mm)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 55°F (13°C) 2.6 inches (67 mm)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 46°F (8°C) 5.4 inches (136 mm)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 40°F (5°C) 6.1 inches (156 mm)