Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Tokyo $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $157. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Tokyo $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Tokyo $152
Compare Hotels in Amman and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Tokyo $17
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 to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
- Amman Private Transfer To Jerusalem With VIP Service: $160
- Amman to Jerusalem Private Transfer: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Private airport transfer]Haneda Airport (HND)⇔Tokyo City: $150
- Yokohama Private Arrival Transfer : Tokyo Hotels to Yokohama Port or Hotels: $152
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $328
- Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $90
- Transfer in private minivan from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $110
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $110
- Tokyo:Haneda Airport (HND) Private One-Way Transfer to Tokyo: $125
- Private transfer to/from Yokohama Osanbashi Port: $189
- Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Narita Airport: $226
- Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Haneda Airport: $136
- Private Transfer from Haneda Airport for Arrivals: $75
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $34Tokyo $37
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.22
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.22
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Meal at Airport$6.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $22
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $32
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $38
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $39
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class! Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji: $52
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $58
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $59
- Tokyo Wagyu Culinary Tour Cooking Culture and Tasting: $65
- Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class: $68
- Private Food Tour in Downtown Yanesen and Nezu Shrine: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Tokyo $68
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
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $150
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $150
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $23
- Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $97
- Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
- “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $133
- "Nippori Fabric Town" Walking Tour: $41
- *Starting / Ending at Your Hotel* 3hr Private E-bike Tour Tokyo: $134
- 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $88
- 1 Day Tokyo Charter Private Tour with English & Hindi Driver: $347
- 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $484
- 1 Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Private Wagon: $474
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $143
- 1 Day private Tour in Hakone with Hakone Freepass & Train Ticket: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Tokyo $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.91
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $78
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $82
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $88
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $101
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $133
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $161
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo is in Asia, 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Tokyo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Tokyo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Tokyo averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tokyo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Tokyo. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Tokyo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Amman is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Tokyo. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tokyo in the Winter?
Both Tokyo and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Amman is a little warmer than Tokyo in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Tokyo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tokyo during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 175 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Tokyo. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tokyo 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)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Amman or Tokyo in the Spring?
Both Tokyo 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. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Amman is a little warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Tokyo averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Tokyo. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo 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 (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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