Which place is cheaper, Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
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 Pretoria. 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Pretoria $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $62. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Pretoria $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Pretoria $52
Compare Hotels in Amman and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Pretoria? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Pretoria $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)$0.70
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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:
- 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 or visa versa: $31
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra, Optional Tour: $93
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $54
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $34
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $28
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- One Way Private Transfer from Airports and Hotels in Sandton: $90
- Airport transfers, door to door .private transfers: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $58Pretoria $26
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:
- Summer Activity, Cooking Class, Traditions, Beer&Wine: $15
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $107
- Pan African Cooking Class & Organic food experience: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Pretoria $15
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
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 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: $513
- 2 Days Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240
- 2 Days Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240
- 2 Days Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $630
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cullinan diamond Mine Day Tour (surface tour): $87
- Horse Riding and Quad Biking Experience: $163
- Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Guided Tour( Safari Experience) : $187
- Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg : $192
- Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour private from Johannesburg Private: $95
- 2 Hours Bicycle Tour in Soweto(Johannesburg): $93
- 2-Day Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria Guided Tour: $177
- 3 tours/ cradle human kind caves and Lesedi Cultural village : $146
- 3-Day Private Tour Johannesburg - See everything : $219
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $106
- Aerial Cableway Private Tour from Johannesburg : $84
- Aha Lesedi Cultural Village tour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Pretoria $32
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
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Pretoria, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Pretoria is in Africa, 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 Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Pretoria?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Pretoria, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.