Should you visit Amman or Tel Aviv?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Tel Aviv or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $88, while the average daily cost in Tel Aviv is $130. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Tel Aviv in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Amman, $78 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Amman, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $39, such as in a hostel.
A hotel room in Tel Aviv is about $162 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
In Amman travelers spend around $27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Tel Aviv food costs typically run travelers around $26 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amman $27
Tel Aviv $26
Typical Food prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman:
$51
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Amman City Tour & Food Tour Combo:
$69
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Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Lunch or Dinner:
$71
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Private Kan Zaman Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$76
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Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$90
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Half Day Cooking Class in Amman:
$96
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Downtown Amman by Night (Dinner Included):
$123
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Contemporary Amman by Night (Dinner Included):
$155
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Romantic Dinner for Two in Amman:
$160
Typical Food prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
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Tel Aviv Food Tour of the Carmel Market:
$35
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8-Day Israel Holy Land Tour from Tel Aviv with Dinner:
$2,250
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Amman than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $19 on transportation in Amman on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Tel Aviv is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $8.16 per person, per day, on local transportation in Tel Aviv.
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:
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(Price per vehicle 4-Pax) Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Dead Sea Or K.H.B:
$50
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Airport Private Transfer to/from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B:
$53
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Airport Transfer To/From Amman:
$50
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Airport Transfer to/from Madaba or Dead Sea or Amman or K.H.B:
$45
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Airport Transfer, Pick-up and Drop-off:
$25
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Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City:
$68
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Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea:
$104
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Airport or Amman Transfer to/from Karak or Dana:
$140
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Airport transfer, Amman, Jordan:
$25
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Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$27
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Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$27
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Amman Airport Private Group Arrival Transfer:
$120
Typical Local Transportation prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
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transfer from bengurion airport to Jerusalem:
$200
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suv BG airport transfer to tlv 4 people:
$85
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Ultra - Tel Aviv Private Airport Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to City Centre:
$8.71
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Tel Aviv Airport Transfers : Airport TLV to Tel Aviv City in Luxury Van:
$136
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Tel Aviv Airport Transfers : Airport TLV to Tel Aviv City in Business Car:
$114
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Round Trip Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) Transfer to Tel Aviv City Center:
$96
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Private transfer: Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (SDV):
$77
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Private transfer service from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem:
$230
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Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea:
$200
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Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem:
$107
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Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Haifa:
$113
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Private Transfer: Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv:
$76
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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Amman, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $25 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Tel Aviv typically cost an average of $21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on an audio walking tour:
$5.00
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Private Full-Day Petra Tour with Lunch from Amman:
$19
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Half Day Amman Private City Tour:
$22
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Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed):
$25
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Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed) and Abo Jaber Caves:
$25
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Half Day Private Tour To Dead Sea:
$26
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Amman Private City Tour:
$29
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Exceptional "Jordanian Hennah" Experience In Amman:
$37
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Private Dead Sea Cheap Tour ! Half Day From Amman:
$39
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Citadel, Amphitheatre, Rainbow Street, Famous mosques, ALL in Amman Private Tour:
$40
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Jerash & Amman City Tour Day Trip from Amman:
$41
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Amman Private City Tour:
$41
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:
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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12-Day Israel, Jordan, and Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise:
$2,599
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2-Day Best of Israel Tour from Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Masada Tour:
$337
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2-Day Israel Tour from Acre, Caesarea, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee:
$309
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2-Day Northern Israel Tour from Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee:
$328
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2-Day Small-Group Golan Heights Tour from Tel Aviv:
$348
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4 Days / 3 Nights Petra, Jerash and Amman Adventure:
$757
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4-Day Christian Israel Tour from Tel Aviv:
$891
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4-Day Christian Tour from Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem and Nazareth:
$680
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5-Day Best of Israel Tour from Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Nazareth, and Masada:
$902
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6-Day Tour of Christian Israel:
$1,280
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9-Night Israel Tour with Petra from Tel Aviv:
$3,215
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Adventure tour 3-days Tel-Aviv, Mitzpe Ramon, Eilat, (Petra) Eilat mountains.:
$1,650
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Amman spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Tel Aviv may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $20 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$24
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Private Wine Tasting Tour In Amman:
$64
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
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Private Wine Tour of the Central Israel:
$717
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Private Wine Tour of Northern Israel:
$745
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Private Wine Tour of the Southern Israel From Tel Aviv:
$824
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.
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