Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 Tangier?
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 Tangier. 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 Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Tangier $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $82. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Tangier $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Amman and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Tangier? 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 Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Tangier $25
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 Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer: Tangier airport to your hotel in the city: $35
- Vip Private Transfer to Chefchaouen from Tangier or Vice Versa: $93
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $52
- VIP Private Transfer from Tanger Airport / Port to Hotel Vice Versa: $41
- VIP Private Direct Transfer From Tangier To Fes: $157
- Transfers from Tangier to chefchaouen "blue city": $70
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $29
- Transfers From Tangier To Tetouan: $50
- Transfers From Tangier To Chefchaouen-Asilah-Fes-Casablanca .: $140
- Transfer from Tangier airport / port to Tetouan: $93
- Transfer from Tangier Airport Port City center or Train Station: $37
- Transfer from Ibn Battuta airport to Tangier center: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $58Tangier $38
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 Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $76
- Tangier food tour: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $77
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $77
- The Food tour of Tangier: $82
- Moroccan Farm to Table Cooking Class at Mnar Castle: $84
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $87
- Tangier Food Tour with Souq Visit and Moroccan Cooking Workshop: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Tangier $21
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: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
- 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 Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- 2 Days Tour of Tangier & Chefchaouen JC Private Tours: $192
- 3 Day Tangier to Marrakech Desert Tour via Chefchaouen: $270
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
- 3 Hours Tangier Walking Tour: $45
- 3 Hours Tour Cap spartel & Hercules caves with a Camel ride: $70
- 3-Hour Driving Tour in Tangier: $70
- 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $38
- 3-Hour Private Tour in Tangier With Lunch: $140
- 3H -4H Private Walking Tour in Tangier Medina & Colorful Souks: $117
- 3h Private Walking Tour in Tangier Kasbah Medina & Colorful Souks: $58
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $77
- 4 Hour Deluxe Private Guided Tour of Tangier: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Tangier $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Tangier, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Tangier is in Africa, 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 Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Tangier?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Tangier, 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 Tangier?
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 Tangier in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Tangier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Tangier. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Tangier. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Tangier. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Tangier. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun.
Amman is around the same temperature as Tangier in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Tangier fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tangier in the Winter?
Both Tangier 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 Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tangier. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Tangier. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Tangier. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Tangier averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier 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 Tangier year-round.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Tangier. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun.
In April, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Tangier. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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