Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 Cultural Tours in Singapore, and The Best Budget Tours to Singapore.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Singapore $160
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $160. 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 $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Singapore $208
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.
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 Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.29
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $21
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multi Destinations: $21
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $30
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $30
- Private Transfer From or To QAIA and Amman: $30
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 Singapore Admission Ticket with Transfer: $184
- Universal Studio Singapore Tickets with Private Transfer: $99
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $24
- Starry Night Singapore Tour + Roundtrip Transfers: $102
- Universal Studios Entry Ticket & Hotel Transfer: $190
- Singapore Zoo & Night Safari with Hotel Transfer: $214
- Point to Point Transfer (Exclude Airport/Seaport): $61
- Night Safari with Tram Ride and Hotel Transfer: $167
- Marina Bay Sands & Gardens By The Bay & Transfer: $142
- Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer: $36
- Effortless Cruise Transfers in Singapore: $54
- City Transfer to Airport/Seaport Terminal: $61
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 $34Singapore $29
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $51
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $103
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $114
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $126
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.76
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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.
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $48
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $57
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $64
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $67
- Small Group Singapore Food Tour: Chinatown & Little India: $71
- Eat and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $75
- Eat Snap Katong Walking Food Tour: $75
- Private Korean Cooking Class in Balmoral Road: $78
- Singapore Bike and Bites Food Tour: $78
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Little India Hawker Street Food Tour: $84
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:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $15
- Private City Tour With Optional Traditional Food in Amman: $20
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Downtown Walking tour. History, Food, Culture: $32
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
- Amman Tour: $44
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $44
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- Singapore Family Explorers Cultural and Natural Wonders Tour: $280
- Singapore's Chinatown "Off The Beaten Track" Foodie Tour : $111
- #19Hrs Kuala Lumpur & Melaka Van Tour from Singapore w' TourGuide: $192
- 3 Ethnic Neighborhoods & UNESCO Street Food / Cultural Experience: $158
- 3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore: $254
- 6-Hours Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver: $245
- Admission E-Ticket to Gardens by the Bay Singapore: $11
- ArtScience Museum Admission Ticket: $23
- ArtScience Museum Singapore Entry Ticket with Hotel Pick-Up: $47
- Artoholic A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Asian Civilisations Museum Admission Ticket: $12
- Authentic Local Neighborhood, off-the-beaten track tour experience to Ang Mo Kio: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Singapore $29
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: $64
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $18
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $22
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $27
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $28
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $40
- Enjoy Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Flight and Singapore Sling Masterclass: $62
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $76
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.