Which place is cheaper, Tel Aviv or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv?
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.
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Tel Aviv $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Tel Aviv is $141. 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 Tel Aviv in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Tel Aviv $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Tel Aviv $174
Compare Hotels in Amman and Tel Aviv
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Tel Aviv? 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 Tel Aviv Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Tel Aviv $8.84
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:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $57
- Airport Private Transfer to or from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Luxury Transfer To Amman, Jordan: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.60
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Taxi to Airport$41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- transfer from bengurion airport to Jerusalem : $200
- suv BG airport transfer to tlv 4 people: $85
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $78
- Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Tel Aviv: $52
- Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $91
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $118
- Private Airport Transfer - Great Service: $123
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $80
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $277
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Amman: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Tel Aviv?
Prices for flights to both Tel Aviv 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 $34Tel Aviv $28
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:
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$23
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$132
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$34
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Aroma Iced Coffee$3.79
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Lunch at the airport$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $60
- Tel Aviv Skyline & Yaffo Guided food Tour & Shuk Hapishpishim: $90
- Levinsky Market Food Tour : $122
- Private Food Tour to Carmel Market : $270
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Tel Aviv $23
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
- Private Experience of Simple Silver Ring Making in Amman: $45
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Jerash Half Day tour from Amman : $55
- Half Day Amman Private City Tour : $55
- Amazing Amman City Tour: $56
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed & The Caves) : $57
- Private Half Day Tour in Jerash From Amman: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$80
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Etzel museum$4.06
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Tel Aviv for Couples: $243
- 1-Day Tour Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv: $129
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- All the Best of Tel Aviv Walking Tour: $157
- Best of Golan Heights Day Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $190
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $154
- Best of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem: $189
- Best of Tel Aviv a Self-Guided Audio Tour in English: $7.98
- Bethlehem and Jericho Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv: $190
- Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv: $150
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $200
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Tel Aviv $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $64
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $22
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $30
- Tel Aviv Craft Beers Pub Crawl: $42
- Bar Crawl tour with local in Tel-Aviv: $150
- Wine Tour North of Israel from Tel Aviv: $959
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Tel Aviv, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Tel Aviv?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Tel Aviv, 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.
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