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.
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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.
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Amman Prices
Jordan PricesSingapore Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Singapore $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $179. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Singapore $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Singapore $204
Compare Hotels in Amman and Singapore
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 and Singapore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Singapore $11
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 Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $20
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman hotels to Amman Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to King Hussein Border: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
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Taxi to Airport$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Universal Studios Private Two Way Transfer Service: $64
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $48
- Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
- Transfer City Hotel to Cruise Terminal ( SCC OR MBCC ): $64
- Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $280
- SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $49
- Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer: $40
- Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer: $23
- Attractions Shared Transfers from Hotel: $12
- Airport/Seaport Transfer with Arrival Meet&Greet: $85
- Airport Transfer Within Your Budget: $58
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 dayAmman $58Singapore $50
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
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- 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 Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.75
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Sugarcane Juice$1.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
- 8-hr guided tour : Food Tour, 40-min River cruise & 2 light Shows: $52
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $53
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $54
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings (Self-Guided Hunt): $56
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
- Breakfast Food Tour in Singapore: $60
- Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $60
- Chinatown History and Food Tour in Singapore: $60
- Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
- Flavors of Singapore Food Tour at Chinatown: $72
- Flavours of Singapore Food Tour at Joo Chiat: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- #16Hrs Melaka Highlights Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $149
- °17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $194
- (Small Group) Starry Night Singapore Sentosa Tour: $119
- 2 Hour Cycling Adventure Through Singapore River and Marina Bay: $38
- 2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets: $129
- 3 Pax Bundle Singapore River Cruise and Stunning Light Shows: $68
- 3 or 4 Hour Private Singapore City Tour with Driver: $140
- 3H Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street Walking Tour in SPANISH: $136
- 3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour: $81
- 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $68
- 3hrs Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown-Kampong Glam: $62
- 4 Hour Walking Tour to Chinatown Little India and Arab Streets: $212
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Singapore $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Little India Pub Crawl: $24
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $30
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $31
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $38
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $39
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $41
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $77
- 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.
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.