Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas?
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 Puerto Varas. 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 Puerto Varas?
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.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Wildlife Tours to Chile, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Puerto Varas $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $127. 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 Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Puerto Varas $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Puerto Varas $134
Compare Hotels in Amman and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Puerto Varas? 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 Puerto Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Puerto Varas $21
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 from/To King Hussein Border: $45
- Airport Transfer To The Dead Sea: $51
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $63
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations : $40
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport Transfer vice versa: $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Departure Transfer: $63
- Puerto Varas Bus Terminal Private Transfer: $25
- Puerto Varas Airport Shuttle Transfer: $38
- Frutillar to Puerto Montt Airport PMC- Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Cruce Andino Office Shuttle Transfer from Puerto Varas: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 $58Puerto Varas $43
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:
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- 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: $106
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Puerto Varas $19
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Amman Shopping Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $38
- Amman Heritage Walk: A Private City Center Tour: $40
- Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
- Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
- Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art: $44
- Amman Private City Tour From Airport: $45
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $45
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour: $90
- From Chiloe Island Full-day Tour: $65
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Full-Day Osorno Vulcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour: $80
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $52
- Lake Llanquihue Bike Tour in Puerto Varas: $162
- Premium Full Day Shared Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls: $230
- Premium Half Day Shared Tour Sunset at Osorno Volcano: $130
- Private Rock Climbing Experience in Northern Patagonia: $120
- Private Tour of Sport Rock Climbing: $150
- Full-Day Tour Chiloe Island: Castro and Dalcahue : $62
- FullDay Chiloe Island Tour Castro and dalcahue: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Puerto Varas $6.51
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
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $127
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas is in South America, 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 Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Puerto Varas?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas 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.
Amman is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
In Puerto Varas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin January. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Varasin January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Puerto Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Amman or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amman or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Puerto Varas. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Puerto Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin July. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Varasin July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Puerto Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Amman or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
Both Puerto Varas and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
Amman is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Varas. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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