Which place is cheaper, Sydney 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 Sydney?
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 Sydney. 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 Sydney?
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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Sydney $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $222. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Sydney $111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Sydney $222
Compare Hotels in Amman and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Sydney? 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 Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Sydney $16
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:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $80
- Amman Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airprort to Amman city centre: $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$14
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Taxi to Airport$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $29
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
- SYD Airport to Sydney City Centre Private Transfer: $37
- Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $60
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
- Airport Transfer to Sydney CBD (Chauffeur Driven): $132
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
- Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $32
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Shared Transfer to Sydney CBD: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $58Sydney $83
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: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- 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 Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.81
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Lunch Special$11
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$11
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Meat Pies$3.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $54
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $64
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $72
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $73
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Sydney $34
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$32
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$134
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Powerhouse Museum$11
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
- 1 Day Perisher Snow Tour: $136
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $136
- 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
- 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
- 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
- 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
- 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $71
- 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $42
- 4Hr Sydney Tour including a Rocks Walking Tour & Bondi: $61
- Afternoon Discovery Cruise on Coral Trekker: $46
- All Inclusive Twilight Nights Little India Half Day Tour: $215
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Sydney $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Wollongong: Go Out with a Gong: $15
- The Wednesday Social Pub Crawl & Karaoke: $22
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $35
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $83
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $85
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $85
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney is in Pacific, 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Sydney, 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 Sydney?
Sydney has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Sydney in the Summer?
Both Sydney and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Sydney for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Amman is a little warmer than Sydney. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Sydney averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Sydneyin January. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 236 hours of full sun.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Sydneyin January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amman or Sydney in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Sydney. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Sydney because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Sydneyin April. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Sydney during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Sydneyin April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Amman or Sydney in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Sydney. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
Amman is cooler than Sydney in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Sydney fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Sydneyin July. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 208 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Sydneyin July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Amman or Sydney in the Spring?
Both Sydney and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Sydney for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Amman is cooler than Sydney. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Sydney averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Sydney. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Sydney during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Sydneyin October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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