Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Saint John's?
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 Saint John's. 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Amman and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Saint John's? 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 $24Saint John's $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:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By 7 Seat Minivan: $90
- Amman Airport Private Transfers: $60
- Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $34Saint John's $68
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:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Saint John's $103
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Saint John's $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Saint John's?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Saint John's. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
Amman is around the same temperature as Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Saint John's. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amman or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Saint John's. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Saint John's. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Amman or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Amman
| Amman | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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