Which place is cheaper, Santorini 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 Santorini?
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 Santorini. 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 Santorini?
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.
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Santorini $286
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Santorini is $286. 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 Santorini in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Santorini $134
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Santorini $268
Compare Hotels in Amman and Santorini
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Santorini? 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 Santorini Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Santorini $40
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 Tel Aviv with VIP Service: $285
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ~ Private airport Transfer to all destinations ~: $41
- VIP taxi transfer: $29
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Airport: $35
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini APT-HTL(JTR): $39
- Transfer to Akrotiri: $46
- Transfer From & To Santorini Port Designed By You: $29
- TRANSFERS Santorini PRIVATE Transfer: $40
- Shared transfer to/from the airport/port: $33
- Shared Transfer: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfers in Santorini from Airport or Port: $47
- Private Transfers To / From the Airport (JTR): $26
- Santorini to Santorini Airport (JTR) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Santorini?
Prices for flights to both Santorini 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 $58Santorini $110
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
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- 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: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $71
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $92
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $99
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $105
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $117
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $126
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $128
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $140
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $140
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $152
- Grandma Greek Cooking Class in Oia: $152
- Santorini : Night Hike, Wine Tasting and Dinner: $163
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Santorini $40
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Bubble Experience: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- *AVOID CABLECAR*Santorini's PrivateLuxuryTours-6Hours-Local Guide: $233
- *Santorini Private Luxury Tours* Custom Itinerary & Local Guide: $105
- 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $82
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $152
- 4-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour: $204
- 5 Hour Mini-Group Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $85
- 5 Hour Semi Private Catamaran Tour in Santorini with Lunch: $157
- 5 Hour Skip Tram Lines Cruise-Friendly Tour & Wine Experience: $91
- 5-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour: $226
- 5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour: $233
- A full 8 hour Santrorini Tour (private): $262
- All Santorini Tour: $291
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Santorini $28
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 Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery: $41
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $64
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $72
- Santorini Wine Tasting Museum: $80
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $93
- 5 Hour Tour & Wine Tasting - Skip Sky Tram Direct Port Pickup: $97
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $99
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $104
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $122
- Santorini Wine Tasting Tour with Oia Sunset Experience and Pickup: $128
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Santorini, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Santorini?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Santorini. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Santorini, 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.