Which place is cheaper, Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani?
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 Surat Thani. 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 Surat Thani?
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.
Surat Thani
The best way to see the real culture of a country is to go where the tourists are not. If you are itching to experience real Thai culture, you may want to visit the city of Surat Thani. Located on the central gulf coast of southern Thailand, this city is usually the gateway to other Thai islands – meaning visitors run through it without stopping. Stay a while and get to know Surat Thani – known to the locals as the "City of Good People."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in Thailand, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Surat Thani $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Surat Thani is $69. 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 Surat Thani in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Surat Thani $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Surat Thani $52
Compare Hotels in Amman and Surat Thani
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Surat Thani? 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 $24Surat Thani $26
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 Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Amman Airport Transfer to Petra, Reliable Shuttle Service: $160
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Surat Thani
Also for Surat Thani, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Don Sak Pier: $78
- Surat Thani Airport: Private Transfer to/from Khao Sok: $90
- Surat Thani Airport to/From Ratchaprapa Dam Private Transfer: $81
- Samui Airport Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Samui (USM) Airport to Choeng Mon Beach: $39
- Private Transfer from Samui (USM) Airport to Bo Phut: $39
- Private Transfer Surat Thani Airport (URT) to / from Surat Thani: $196
- Private Transfer Koh Samui Airport to The Ritz Carlton Koh Samui: $22
- Private Arrival Transfer : Koh Samui Airport to Koh Samui Hotel (SHA Plus): $15
- Koh Samui: Zipline Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $62
- From URT Airport: Shared Transfer to Koh Samui/Koh Phangan: $3.10
- Donsak pier to Krabi,Phuket,Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Surat Thani?
Prices for flights to both Surat Thani 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 $58Surat Thani $27
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
Typical Food Prices in Surat Thani
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Surat Thani:
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Dinner$4.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Surat Thani
For Surat Thani, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jungle Adventure with Bamboo Cooking Class in Khao Sok: $50
- Bamboo Fire Cooking Survival Experience from Khao Sok: $52
- Koh Samui: Evening Thai Cooking Class with Organic Garden: $121
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Surat Thani $5.54
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 Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 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 Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo 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 Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour All Inclusive: $195
Tours and Activities in Surat Thani
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Surat Thani.
- Amazing 5 Point Snorkeling Tour in Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan: $32
- Blue Stars Kayaking Adventure in Angthong Marine Park: $78
- Cheow Lan Lake and Diamond Cave Adventure from Khao Sok: $97
- Cheow Lan Lake and Raft House Day Tour from Khao Sok: $92
- Dolphin Watching Tan and Pig Island Tour from Koh Samui: $72
- From Ko Pha Ngan: Angthong Marine Park Speedboat Adventure: $81
- Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan with Lunch: $69
- Half-Day Tour: Koh Rap, Pig Island & Koh Tan By Join Speed Boat: $56
- Khao Sok ATV Jungle Trail Adventure Experience: $62
- Ko Pha Ngan: Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan Snorkeling Adventure: $81
- Ko Samui: Private Longtail Boat Tour to Koh Madsum & Koh Tan: $48
- Koh Phangan: Quad ATV Jungle Adventure with Scenic Views: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Surat Thani $5.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Surat Thani, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Surat Thani much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Surat Thani Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Surat Thani?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 1275860 times larger than the population of Surat Thani. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Surat Thani, 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 Surat Thani?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Surat Thani in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Surat Thani. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Surat Thani attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Surat Thani receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Surat Thani. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Surat Thani receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Surat Thani. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Surat Thani fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Surat Thani 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Surat Thani in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Surat Thani. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Surat Thani throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Surat Thani. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Surat Thani. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Surat Thani receives 240 mm (9.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Amman is cooler than Surat Thani in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Surat Thani fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Surat Thani 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Surat Thani in the Winter?
Both Surat Thani and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Surat Thani because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Surat Thani. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Surat Thani receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Surat Thani. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Surat Thani averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Surat Thani 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Surat Thani in the Spring?
Both Surat Thani 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Surat Thani year-round.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Surat Thani. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Surat Thani receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Surat Thani. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Surat Thani fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Surat Thani 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Surat Thani and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 240 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
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.