Which place is cheaper, Warsaw or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Warsaw?
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 Warsaw. 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 Warsaw?
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.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Warsaw $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Warsaw is $94. 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 Warsaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Warsaw $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Warsaw $104
Compare Hotels in Amman and Warsaw
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Warsaw? 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 Warsaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Warsaw $4.68
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
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- from Warsaw to Krakow private transfer: $498
- Wilanow Palace and Gardens with Guide, Tickets and Transfers: $212
- Private Transfer to/from Krakow: $448
- Private Economy Transfer Airport -City 1-3 person: $67
- Gun Shooting Experience with Transfers: $84
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfers: $176
- Extreme Shooting Range Experience with Transfer: $175
- Economy Private Warsaw Okecie Airport Transfer: $57
- Chopin Airport Private Transfer: $82
- Chopin & Modlin Airport Transfers: $65
- Bus Transfer to/from Vilnus: $36
- Warsaw Private Transfer from Warsaw city centre to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Warsaw?
Prices for flights to both Warsaw 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 $34Warsaw $27
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 Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two$13
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Lunch for Two$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $19
- Breakfast Market Food Tour in Warsaw: $56
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $61
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $62
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw: $79
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class with liquor tasting in Warsaw: $89
- Polish Food Tour: $93
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $95
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $110
- The 10 Tastings of Warsaw With Locals: Private Food Tour : $117
- EVERYDAY Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Warsaw $7.02
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
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- 1-day tour from Warsaw to Kazimierz Dolny : $229
- 2 Hour Super Segway City Tour of Warsaw: $67
- 2-Hour Breakfast Experience in a Home from Warsaw: $49
- 3 Hour VIP Warsaw Guided City Tour: $207
- 3-Hour Guided Cycling Tour of Warsaw: $38
- 5-Hour Private Walking Night Tour in Warsaw: $63
- 6 Hour Private Car Tour to Treblinka With Hotel Pickup: $307
- Architecture Walking Tour in Warsaw: $76
- Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport: $154
- Best of Warsaw Full-Day Private Tour with Private Transport: $154
- Chopin's Warsaw - guided tour in a minivan with evening piano concert: $67
- Chopin’s Warsaw - City tour in the footsteps of Frédéric Chopin: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Warsaw $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $16
- #1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Premium Open Bar: $20
- Pub Crawl with 1-Hour Open Bar: $20
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $177
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Warsaw, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Warsaw is in Europe, 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 Warsaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Warsaw 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Warsaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Warsaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Warsaw?
Warsaw has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Warsaw, 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 Warsaw?
Warsaw 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 Warsaw in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Warsaw. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Warsaw because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Warsaw. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Warsaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Warsaw this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Warsaw during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Warsaw receives 353 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Warsaw. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Warsaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Amman or Warsaw in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Warsaw. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.
Amman is much warmer than Warsaw in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Warsaw fluctuates around 9°C (49°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 Warsaw. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Warsaw receives 135 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Warsaw. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Warsaw 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Amman or Warsaw in the Winter?
Both Warsaw 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, many travelers come to Warsaw for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Warsaw. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than Warsaw. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Warsaw averages at about -3°C (27°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Warsaw during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Warsaw receives 35 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Warsaw. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Warsaw -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Amman or Warsaw in the Spring?
Both Warsaw 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. Also, many visitors come to Warsaw in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Amman is generally much warmer than Warsaw. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Warsaw fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In Warsaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Warsaw. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Warsaw receives 247 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Warsaw. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Warsaw 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Warsaw and Amman
| Amman | Warsaw | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
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.