Which place is cheaper, Queenstown 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 Queenstown?
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 Queenstown. 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 Queenstown?
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.
Queenstown
Queenstown is a popular tourist destination on New Zealand's South Island. It is beautifully surrounded by the Southern Alps and sits on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. Across the lake you will find a stunning view of the Remarkables, a dramatic mountain range. The town itself is quite touristy, but prices still remain reasonable. There are options for all travel budgets, whether you're a backpacker hoping to save a few dollars or a family looking for some luxury accommodation. Despite its natural and tranquil setting, Queenstown is actually very much a party town, particularly during the peak seasons. Don't be surprised to find people out enjoying themselves until the early hours of the morning. If you're not into the party scene and are hoping to get a decent night's sleep, consider staying a little outside of town. About an hour outside of Queenstown you'll find Wanaka, which is a much smaller and peaceful town without the party scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Bicycle Tours in New Zealand, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Queenstown $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Queenstown is $123. 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 Queenstown in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Queenstown $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Queenstown $104
Compare Hotels in Amman and Queenstown
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Queenstown? 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 Queenstown Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Queenstown $9.63
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:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $27
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Reliable Door-to-Door Private Transfer Amman ⇆ Dead Sea ⇆ Airport: $40
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Queenstown
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Queenstown:
- ZQN Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $27
- Tasman Glacier Helihike with Flight Transfers: $1,016
- Milford Sound Cruise with Helicopter Transfer: $901
- Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer: $218
- Queenstown to Mt Cook One Way Scenic Transfer: $121
- Queenstown private transfer: $76
- Queenstown Private Airport Transfer: Door to Door Service: $28
- Queenstown International Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $37
- Queenstown Airport to Towncenter Transfer: $75
- QUEENSTOWN Best Private Airport Transfer:1 Way from/to Hotel: $51
- Private Transfer from Wanaka to Queenstown Airport: $169
- One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields: $187
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Queenstown?
Prices for flights to both Queenstown 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 $58Queenstown $59
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
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $100
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from 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 Queenstown
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Queenstown.
- Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza: $17
- Skyline Queenstown Gondola with Lunch or Dinner: $80
- Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown: $108
- Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch: $129
- Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!: $160
- Queenstown Dinner & Wine Experience (Adults Only) 3 Iconic Venues: $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Queenstown $20
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Full Day Amman and Dead Sea Private Tour: $24
- Full Day Amman and Jerash Private Tour: $24
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Amman and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Pink Lake and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Queenstown
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Queenstown are as follows:
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Skyline Gondola (for 2)$28
Tours and Activities in Queenstown
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Queenstown are as follows:
- 25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown: $247
- 5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown: $2,767
- Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure: $60
- Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure: $66
- Boutique Winery Half-Day Tour & Vineyard Platter-Style Lunch: $158
- Convertible Picnic Tour Queenstown: $108
- Coronet Peak Snow Sightseeing Tour: $203
- Coronet Peak Snow Touch Experience from Queenstown: $11
- Cromwell: Lake Dunstan & Carrick Winery: Boat and eBike Adventure: $215
- Cromwell: Lake Dunstan Discovery Day Tour by eBike with Shuttle: $109
- Cruise Milford Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown: $235
- Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown: $294
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Queenstown $8.41
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Queenstown
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Queenstown:
- Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience: $17
- Ice Bar Crawl: $23
- Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide: $23
- Kinross Winery: Valli Wine Tasting Experience: $26
- Queenstown NZ Wine Tour: Self-Guided Drive or Bike Audio Guide: $29
- Kinross Winery: Premium Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience: $43
- Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines: $70
- Queenstown & Gibbston Valley: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours: $73
- Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting: $95
- Queenstown's Original Premium Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $101
- Small Group Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting: $129
- Classic Wine Tour: $135
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Queenstown, 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 Queenstown is in Pacific, 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 Queenstown Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Queenstown?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Queenstown. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Queenstown, 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.