Should you visit Amman or Singapore?
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 Singapore. 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 Singapore?
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.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $178. 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 Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Singapore? 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
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:
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Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North:
$7.79
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Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel:
$19
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Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations:
$20
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Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City:
$21
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Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off:
$22
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Airport Transfer To and From Amman:
$23
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Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations:
$24
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Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman:
$25
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Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman:
$25
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Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer:
$26
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Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer:
$26
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From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.:
$26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
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Universal Studios Private Two Way Transfer Service:
$63
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Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia:
$233
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SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet:
$49
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Private Airport Transfer from/to Changi Airport(SIN):
$30
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Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer:
$40
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Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer:
$29
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Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer:
$23
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Attractions Shared Transfers from Hotel:
$12
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Airport/Seaport Transfer with Arrival Meet&Greet:
$85
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Airport Transfer Within Your Budget:
$58
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Adventure Cove Waterpark Ticket & Transfer:
$65
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Singapore to Tioman island (Mersing jetty) - Private Transfer:
$270
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore 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 day
Amman $58
Singapore $50
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner:
$35
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private cooking with local chef:
$40
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Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman:
$50
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Guided Food Tour in Downtown:
$70
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Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience:
$80
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Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman:
$80
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Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene:
$80
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The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide:
$81
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Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$100
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Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman:
$119
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Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour:
$127
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Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience:
$140
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast
$4.71
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Sugarcane Juice
$1.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
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8-hr guided tour : Food Tour, 40-min River cruise & 2 light Shows:
$41
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8-hr Combo: Food Tour, 40-Min Cruise & 2 Must-visit Light Shows:
$44
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Full day Tour: Food tour, 40-min Cruise & 2 top-visit Light shows:
$45
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Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner:
$53
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Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings:
$54
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Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner:
$55
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Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings (Self-Guided Hunt):
$56
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Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker:
$58
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Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour:
$60
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Breakfast Food Tour in Singapore:
$60
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Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide:
$61
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Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide:
$68
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Amman by Night Private Tour:
$20
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Amman Private City Tour:
$20
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Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour:
$20
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Amman Old and New Private City Tour:
$20
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Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time:
$20
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Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch:
$20
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Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch:
$20
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Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local:
$25
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Madaba Mount Nebo and Ma'in Private Tour:
$30
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Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour:
$30
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Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour:
$30
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Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour:
$30
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
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(Small Group) Starry Night Singapore Sentosa Tour:
$118
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2 to 8 Hours Private Customized Walking Tour in Spanish:
$79
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2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets:
$129
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3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore:
$254
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3 Pax Bundle Singapore River Cruise and Stunning Light Shows:
$68
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3H Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street Walking Tour in SPANISH:
$135
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3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour:
$81
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3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour:
$68
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3hrs Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown-Kampong Glam:
$62
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4 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver:
$163
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4 Hours Private Tour by Grab Experiences:
$110
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4 hour Chinatown, Civic District to Marina Bay Walking Tour:
$76
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
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Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl:
$30
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Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local:
$39
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Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket:
$41
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LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting:
$77
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LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge Package:
$192
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Singapore, we can see that Singapore 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 Singapore is in Asia, 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 Singapore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Singapore 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 Singapore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Singapore?
Singapore has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Singapore, 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.
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