Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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 Salzburg. 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Salzburg $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $211. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Salzburg $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Salzburg $208
Compare Hotels in Amman and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Salzburg $22
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
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $28
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to King Hussein Border: $31
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Transfer from Munich to Salzburg with 2 hours of sightseeing: $308
- Salzburg to Munich Private Transfer: $232
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $506
- Salzburg Airport to Zell am See Private Ski Transfer: $144
- Salzburg Airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm Private Ski Transfer: $150
- Salzburg Airport to Kitzbühel Private Ski Transfer: $144
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $95
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $95
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $169
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $165
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Innsbruck Airport(INN)-Departure Transfer: $289
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $58Salzburg $82
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 by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $71
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $71
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $77
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $100
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $100
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $157
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Salzburg $34
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
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $259
- Bad Ischl Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.31
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $80
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $201
- Canyoning Adventure in the Salzkammergut from Salzburg: $93
- Christmas Markets Tour with St.Gilgen + St.Wolfgang + Hallstatt: $176
- Discover Salzburg Differently: Interactive Puzzle City Tour: $30
- DomQuartier Salzburg Residence and Cathedral Private Tour: $246
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $234
- Explore Hitlers Mountain World War II Tour: $140
- Full Day UNESCO Hallstatt, Austrian Lakes and Mountains Tour: $164
- Full-Day Minivan Tour From Salzburg to Hallstatt with 5 Fingers,Lakes&Mountains: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Salzburg $30
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg is in Europe, 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Salzburg?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Salzburg. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Amman is a little warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amman or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Amman is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Amman or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
It's quite cold in Salzburg in the winter. Amman is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Salzburg. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Amman or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Amman is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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