Which place is cheaper, Ubud 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 Ubud?
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 Ubud. 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 Ubud?
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.
Ubud
Made popular by the film Eat Pray Love, Ubud is located in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful Hindu temples and iconic rice fields are the sight to see in this popular cultural, artistic and religious hub on the island.
Though Ubud is hot and humid during the day, it is still cooler than coastal areas. Still, temperatures linger between mid-70's and low 90's year-round, so it is likely you'll experience warm weather, regardless of when you visit.
Ubud's wet season is from November to June, which makes it an unpopular time for travelers. January and February are when Ubud experiences the heaviest rainfall, so it may be wise to avoid visiting at this time, especially since weather will limit activities, bring out insects, and cause landslides and possible flooding.
Dry season runs from July through October, which is high season for travel. Even during dry season, Ubud is extremely humid, so pack lightweight clothing that breathes and lots of sunblock.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Indonesia, and The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Ubud $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Ubud is $143. 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 Ubud in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Ubud $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Ubud $238
Compare Hotels in Amman and Ubud
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Ubud? 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 Ubud Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Ubud $1.64
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:
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To/From The Dead Sea: $51
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By Minivan: $65
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ubud
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ubud:
- White Water Rafting Ubud Bali With Hotel Transfer: $30
- Water Rafting With Private Transfer And Lunch: $85
- Vip Airport Transfer: $32
- Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Ticket with Transfer: $69
- Ubud Transfer Service: $28
- Ubud Private Airport Transfer: $10
- Ubud Incense Class with Optional Sightseeing and Transfers: $29
- Ubud Green Rafting Ticket And Transfer: $27
- Ubud Countryside Cycling Tour (Included Private Transfer & Lunch): $69
- Ubud Bali ATV Quad and White Water Rafting with Transfer: $58
- Ubud Ayung Water Rafting included Lunch and Transfer: $19
- Ubud Ayung River White Water Rafting with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Ubud?
Prices for flights to both Ubud 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 $58Ubud $18
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
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ubud
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ubud.
- Canggu: Drag Show with Dinner: $14
- Hands-On Bali Authentic Balinese Cooking Class Experience: $20
- Afternoon Cooking Class & Making Bali Offering with Dinner: $24
- Cooking Class and Dinner in Traditional House by Food Lover Tour: $25
- 8 Hours Private Balinese Cooking Class with Tirta Empul Temple: $28
- Uluwatu, Kecak Fire Dance & Jimbaran Bay Seafood Dinner: $30
- From Authentic Bali Farm Cooking School & Organic Farm: $30
- Authentic Balinese Cooking Class: $30
- Be a real Balinese with Traditional Balinese Cooking Class: $30
- Authentic Balinese Offering With Cooking Class In Munduk: $31
- Cultural Evening Dinner: $31
- Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Ubud $9.20
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Ubud
Here are a few actual costs in Ubud for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Island Tour East Trip Nusa Penida Tour Package: $80
- 1 Hour Mangrove Tour From Lembongan with Kayak, Paddle, or Boat: $9.95
- 2 Days Experience Bali: Most Popular Tour: $199
- 2 Days Private Tours : Watersport And Uluwatu Temple: $124
- 2 Days Tour in Dolphin Sights and Sacred Sites: $200
- 2 Hour Bali ATV tour best track in ubud bali: $49
- 2 days 1 Night Ijen Creater Blue fire and Sunrise with Bali Tours: $257
- 2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bali with Hotel Pickup: $87
- 2-Day Special Private Tour in Bali: $184
- 3 Days Bali Cheap Tour Package: $240
- 3 Days Bali Package Tours: $145
- 3 Days and 2 Nights in Bromo Madakaripura and Ijen Blue Fire Tour: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Ubud $6.18
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 and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Ubud, we can see that Ubud is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Ubud is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Ubud Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Ubud?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Ubud. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Ubud, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.