Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto. 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Camping Tours in Canada, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Toronto $239
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $239. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Toronto $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Toronto $164
Compare Hotels in Amman and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Toronto $31
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)$0.70
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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:
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers: Amman: $40
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $223
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfers Amman to Dead Sea, Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum & vice versa: $73
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Dead Sea : $60
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $41
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$25
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Train: 2 Day Passes$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $46
- Transfer from Pearson Airport(YYZ) to Toronto City Center: $46
- Transfer Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ to Niagara-on-the-Lake,Canada: $153
- Transfer Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls, Canada: $153
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $39
- Shuttle Transfer Between Downtown and Niagara Falls: $105
- Private Transfer to Niagara Falls: $259
- Private Transfer to Niagara Falls: $149
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $784
- Private Transfer for 1-10 Passengers to Downtown: $166
- Private Transfer Pearson Int. Apt to Waterloo: $255
- Private Pearson Airport Transfers to Niagara Falls: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $58Toronto $107
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: $70
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kensington Market By The Sidewalk Food Tour: $50
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $58
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $69
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $70
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Dinner & Illumination Tower: $70
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $71
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $74
- Taste of the Continents: International Food Tour : $78
- Kensington Market International Food Tour: $89
- Toronto Obsession III Dinner Cruise: $122
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $147
- Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional): $148
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Toronto $30
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
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $440
- 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95
- 2 Days Petra Private Guided Tour: $240
- 2 Days Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240
- 2 Days Petra and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $240
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$34
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$6.93
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $284
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $24
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $215
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $26
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $119
- Adventures in Abstract Paint Pouring : $28
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $131
- Algonquin Park Winter Adventure: $160
- An Exclusive Canadian Wine Experience: $141
- An Exclusive Canadian Wine Experience: $137
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $134
- Best of Toronto Walking Tour W/ CN Tower and Boat Cruise: $103
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Toronto $21
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: $87
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Finest Whisky Quest Experience: $6.79
- Toronto Bar Hunt: Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $12
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $16
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $17
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $25
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $25
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $35
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $37
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $38
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $41
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $51
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Toronto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Toronto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Toronto. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amman or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
Amman is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amman or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Toronto. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Toronto. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Amman or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Toronto. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Amman is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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