Which place is cheaper, Tallinn or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Tallinn?
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 Tallinn. 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Tallinn $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $102. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Tallinn $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Tallinn $100
Compare Hotels in Amman and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Tallinn $13
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Dead Sea : $60
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $81
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $68
- Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $75
- Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL): Transfer to Tallinn Port: $102
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $65
- Tallinn Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tallinn hotels: $102
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $34Tallinn $39
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:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.23
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Dessert$1.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Tallinn $6.03
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Legends and Landmarks: A Tallinn Walking Adventure": $22
- 120 Degrees daily guided walking tour: $27
- 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $66
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn: $49
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $294
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $188
- 5 Hour Deluxe Shore Excursion in Tallinn from Cruise Port: $48
- 5 Hour Majestic Tallinn Tour from Cruise Port: $45
- Accessible tour in Tallinn: $743
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Alcohol Tasting Tour In Tallinn: $65
- All-in-One Tallinn - See stunning Estonian Capital from a Cruise Ship or Hotel: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Tallinn $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Tallinn, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Tallinn is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Tallinn?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn in the Summer?
Both Tallinn and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Amman is much warmer than Tallinn in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Tallinn fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Tallinn. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tallinn in the Autumn?
Both Tallinn and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Tallinn averages at about 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Tallinn. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tallinn in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
It's quite cold in Tallinn in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Tallinn. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tallinn in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Tallinn. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Tallinn for the natural beauty.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. Amman is much warmer than Tallinn in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Tallinn fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Tallinn. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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