Which place is cheaper, Sarajevo or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Sarajevo?
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 Sarajevo. 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 Sarajevo?
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.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Sarajevo $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Sarajevo is $71. 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 Sarajevo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Sarajevo $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Sarajevo $54
Compare Hotels in Amman and Sarajevo
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Sarajevo? 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 Sarajevo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Sarajevo $7.09
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Dead Sea : $60
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)$1.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from/to Sarajevo - Neum: $178
- Transfer from/to Sarajevo - Belgrade: $290
- Transfer from city of Sarajevo to city of Mostar: $252
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Kotor+Herzegovina tour: $127
- Split Private Transfer Service: $301
- Private Transfer to and from Sarajevo Airport: $25
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Split: $323
- Dubrovnik Private Transfer Service: $301
- Airport transfers and all other transfers 4 people: $27
- Sarajevo ⇄ Mostar / Private Transfer: $205
- Sarajevo to/from Zagreb Transfer Day Tour (North-central Bosnia): $154
- Sarajevo to/from Dubrovnik Transfer Tour via Mostar & Herzegovina: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Sarajevo?
Prices for flights to both Sarajevo 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 $34Sarajevo $31
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
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Local Craft Experience: $43
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with your Host Family: $44
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with Host Family: $54
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $80
- The 10 Tastings of Sarajevo Private Food Tour : $144
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Sarajevo $12
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)$7.71
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 hours Small Group Old Town of Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide: $13
- 4-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings and Craft Experience: $44
- 8 to 9 Hours Daily Tour To Travnik and Jajce From Sarajevo: $104
- BOSNIAN PYRAMIDS TOUR (nature, history & archeology): $65
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Half-Day Tour from Sarajevo: $81
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Tour from Sarajevo: $80
- Bijambare Cave Tour : $44
- Bijambare Cave and Spring of River Bosna Tour: $45
- Bosnia's Treasures: 7-Day Private Tour: $1,318
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Sarajevo, Vranduk, Tesanj, Srebrenik: $143
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Vranduk Tešanj Srebrenik from Sarajevo: $134
- Bosnian Kingdom Capitals: Travnik & Jajce Tour from Sarajevo: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Sarajevo $7.41
Sample the Local Flavors in Sarajevo
Also in Sarajevo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Small-group Wine Tasting Expiriance, with lunch in vineyard: $71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Sarajevo, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Sarajevo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Sarajevo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Sarajevo?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Sarajevo. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Sarajevo, 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 Sarajevo?
Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo in the Summer?
Both Sarajevo and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sarajevo this time of year.
Amman is around the same temperature as Sarajevo in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Sarajevo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Sarajevo during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Sarajevo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Amman or Sarajevo in the Autumn?
Both Sarajevo and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Sarajevo for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Sarajevo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Sarajevo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Sarajevo. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 178 hours of full sun.
Sarajevo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Sarajevo. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Sarajevo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Amman or Sarajevo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Sarajevo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many visitors come to Sarajevo in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Sarajevo. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Sarajevo fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Sarajevo during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sarajevo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sarajevo. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Sarajevo 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Amman or Sarajevo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Sarajevo. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Sarajevo for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Amman is a little warmer than Sarajevo in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Sarajevo. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sarajevo. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Sarajevo. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Sarajevo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Sarajevo and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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