Which place is cheaper, Seville 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 Seville?
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 Seville. 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 Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Seville $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Seville is $173. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Seville $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Seville $132
Compare Hotels in Amman and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Seville? 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 Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Seville $20
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:
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Aqaba: $115
- Private Transfer: Airport or Amman to Petra Vice Versa: $96
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Day Tour To Petra Transfers Only From Amman: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Seville to Santa Justa Railway Station: $55
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $51
- Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $466
- Seville to Seville Airport (SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Seville to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $281
- Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Seville Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $41
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $1,034
- Sevilla! Private Transfer from/to Sevilla Airport: $58
- Private Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Sevilla: $186
- Private Transfer from Seville city hotels to Cadiz Cruise Port: $200
- Private Transfer from Seville Cruise Port to Malaga City Hotels: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $58Seville $73
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- 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 Arak Experience: $140
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$11
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Ice Cream$2.62
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rooftop Paella Showcooking and Sangría: $44
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas: $58
- Sangria Tasting & Paella Showcooking Experience: $65
- Triana Market Food Tour - Jamón, Cheese & Sherry Wine Tastings: $71
- Seville Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $76
- Seville Ultimate Food Tour: $81
- Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions: $81
- Guadalquivir River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Seville Morning Food Tour From Market to Table: $88
- Authentic Seville Cooking Class & Market Tour with Chef Marice: $119
- The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $132
- Private Culinary Experiences & Cooking Classes at Villa Elena: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Seville $33
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
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum 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 Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided 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: $185
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$9.12
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- 2-hour guided tour of Italica: $235
- 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $52
- 2h30 Private Walking Tour of Seville with Local Guide: $118
- 4-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Palaces of Seville: $282
- 6 hrs Private Tour of Northern Doñana: $82
- Alcázar of Seville. Skip the line! Includes access ticket: $52
- Alcázar tour and roof tour (no tickets): $123
- Alcázar, Cathedral & Giralda: Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets: $73
- Alcázar, Cathedral And City Centre Private Tour: $282
- Alcazar Guided Day Tour in Seville: $65
- Alcazar Seville Tickets I Tour I Official Guide I Skip the Line: $59
- Alcazar and Cathedral & Giralda of Seville. Skip The Line! Includes access tickets: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Seville $11
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 Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $20
- Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $29
- Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $53
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour Sevilla: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $88
- Seville Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $100
- Private wine tasting meals at Seville's oldest tavern: $182
- Seville Private Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $221
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Seville?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
Amman is around the same temperature as Seville in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Seville during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 360 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Seville. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Seville. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is around the same temperature as Seville. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Seville averages at about 20°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Seville. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 208 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Seville. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Amman or Seville in the Winter?
Both Seville and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Amman is generally cooler than Seville. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Seville fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Seville during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 173 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Seville. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amman or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Amman is around the same temperature as Seville in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Seville. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 221 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Seville. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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