Which place is cheaper, Surabaya 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 Surabaya?
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 Surabaya. 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 Surabaya?
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.
Surabaya
Surabaya, also known as the "city of heroes," is the capital of East Java and the second largest city in Indonesia, following Jakarta. While it doesn't highlight as many typical tourist monuments as other cities, Surabaya serves as a takeoff point or a landing base for travelers visiting Mount Bromo and Bali.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Indonesia.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Surabaya $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Surabaya 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 Surabaya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Surabaya $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Surabaya $66
Compare Hotels in Amman and Surabaya
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Surabaya? 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 Surabaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Surabaya $2.47
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:
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Airport Transfer To/From The Dead Sea: $48
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By Minivan: $65
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $250
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Surabaya
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Surabaya:
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta to Bromo: $234
- Private Transfer from Taman to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $48
- Private Transfer from Surabaya City to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $33
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Tanggulangin: $51
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Tambak Sawah: $34
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Taman: $41
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Surabaya City: $33
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Sepanjang: $33
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Semampir: $33
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Segoro Tambak: $33
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Sedati: $33
- Private Transfer from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to RW 14: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Surabaya?
Prices for flights to both Surabaya 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 $58Surabaya $35
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 by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $35
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Surabaya $4.24
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Ma'in Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Surabaya
Here are a few actual costs in Surabaya for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Bromo Private Day Tour with Madakaripura Waterfall: $129
- 1 Day Mount Bromo Sunrise Private Tour from Surabaya: $126
- 1 Day Tour, Wonderful Mount Bromo Sunrise From Surabaya or Malang: $136
- 1 Day Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Private Tour From Surabaya: $81
- 1 days Majapahit temple history tour: $100
- 1Day - Bromo Madakaripura Day Tour: $128
- 2-Day: Mt Bromo & Kawah Ijen Crater Tour from Surabaya & Malang: $235
- 2Days - Bromo Madakaripura Adventure via Surabaya or Malang: $155
- 2Days - Bromo Sunrise Ijen Tour via Surabaya: $199
- 2Days Bromo-Ijen Private Tour (1N Hotel included): $260
- 2Days/1Night Bromo Private Tour with Hotel: $189
- 3 Days Private Tour in Bromo and Ijen from Surabaya: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Surabaya -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Surabaya, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Surabaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Surabaya 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 Surabaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Surabaya 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 Surabaya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Surabaya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Surabaya?
Surabaya has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Surabaya, 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.