Which place is cheaper, Tokyo 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 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 $135Tokyo $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $174. 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 $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Tokyo $146
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 $16
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 Private Transfer to Tel Aviv with VIP Service: $285
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $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
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $352
- Tokyo:TeamLab Private Transfer with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: $199
- Private Transfers to/from Narita Airport(NRT): $75
- Private Transfer to/from Haneda Airport 7 Seater: $124
- Private Transfer from/to Yokohama Port: $176
- Private Transfer from Haneda/Narita Airport to Hotel: $308
- Private Transfer Between Narita Airport & City: $167
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Yokohama Port: $64
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Hakone or Mt.Fuji: $156
- Private Customize Day Tour With Hotel Transfer: $210
- One-Way Private Transfer from Haneda Airport: $149
- Tokyo ⇆ Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer One-Way／Roundtrip: $150
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 $58Tokyo $61
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 cooking with local chef: $40
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- 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
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
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$4.95
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$4.95
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Meal at Airport$6.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market: Traditional Culture & Street Food Tour: $19
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $19
- Tsukiji Market Culture and Food Tour with 40-Year Resident: $25
- Shinjuku Chef‐Led Night Food Tour — What Guides Don’t Show: $28
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $28
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $28
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $41
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $47
- Tokyo Cute Sushi : Kawaii Sushi Cooking Class!: $50
- Tokyo Home Cooking: Choose Your Favorite Japanese Dishes: $55
- Tokyo Sushi Making Experience & Japanese Cooking Class: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Tokyo $65
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 Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 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 Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba 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 Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Bubble Experience: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- “Daikoku Car Meet Night Tour | JDM Experience in Tokyo”: $158
- "Enjoy Tokyo Tour" Harajuku Meiji-jingu & Delicious Sake Tasting: $63
- "Ginza → Tsukishima" Walking and Japanese Style Fun Dining Tour: $158
- "TOKYO DRIFT" Film Location Tour Mt Nokogiri & Local Drift Garage: $251
- 1 Day Tour Explore Nikko’s World Heritage and National Park: $201
- 1 Day Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo: $189
- 1 Day Tour to Oshino Hakkai Ole Hot Spring in Mount Fuji: $76
- 1-Day Mt Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing trip from Tokyo: $338
- 1-Day Mt.Fuji Hiking Tour(Subashiri 5th to 7th) from Tokyo: $101
- 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: $123
- 1.5 Hours Private Tour at Asakusa Tokyo with Local Expert Guide: $84
- 100% PRIVATE Anime, Manga, Game & Pop Culture Tour in Akihabara: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Tokyo $31
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
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$3.71
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: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Unique Brewery Tour and One-of-a-Kind Sake Tasting Near Tokyo: $62
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $88
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $101
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $101
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $120
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $145
- Japanese Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting in Kanagawa: $150
- Tokyo Harajuku Night Pub Crawl with Locals – Snack Bars & Karaoke: $164
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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