Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
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 Roatan. 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Amman and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Roatan? 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 $24Roatan $17
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 Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $18
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to or from Your Amman Hotel: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $30
- Private Round-Trip Transfer – Amman Airport to City in Style: $35
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $79
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
- Mayan Eden Eco Park, Chocolate Factory & Transfer: $59
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $105
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $58Roatan $15
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: $98
- Amman Cooking Class with Local Market Tour: $99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Roatan $25
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 Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 3-Hours Private Tour in Roatan with Pick Up: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Off Road Tour and Cultural Experience in Roatan: $129
- ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Animal Sightings and Walking Tour at Gumbalimba Park with Addons: $115
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- Costumed tours in paradise: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Roatan $6.49
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 Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Roatan, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Roatan is in Central 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Roatan?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Roatan, 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.