Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb. 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 Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Zagreb $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $82. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Zagreb $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Zagreb $102
Compare Hotels in Amman and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Zagreb $9.69
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 from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By 7 Seat Minivan: $90
- Amman Airport Private Transfers: $60
- Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- private transfer from Trogir/Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,765
- Private Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & Transfers: $54
- Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $20
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $7.00
- Zagreb to Split Group Transfer with Plitvice Lakes guided Tour: $152
- Zagreb to Rovinj private transfer or vice versa: $274
- Zagreb to Pula private one way transfer (or vice versa): $241
- Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes area - Private Transfer (or vice-versa): $164
- Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport(ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Zagreb to Budapest Private Transfer by Minivan: $537
- Zagreb city to Zagreb Airport private transfer: $88
- Zagreb Departure Private Transfers from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport ZAG: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $34Zagreb $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:
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $137
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $958
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Zagreb $13
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private eclectic experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park: $164
- Zagreb History Walking Tour: $32
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Zagreb City with Guide (up to 10): $153
- 2-Hour Unveiling A Captivating History Tour: $108
- 4 Day Touristic Adventure from Zagreb: $2,465
- 4-hour Private Zagreb & the Mountain Tour in a Yugo car: $115
- All-Inclusive Day Tour Zagreb-Rastoke-Plitvice Lakes-Split: $968
- Back to Yugoslavia Private City Tour in Old-Timer Yugo Car: $93
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $177
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb - Walking Tour: $435
- Best of ISTRIA: Amphitheater PULA + ROVINJ + HUM or POREČ - fully Private Tour: $263
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Zagreb $9.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $103
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $179
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
- Castles & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Zagreb, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Zagreb 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Zagreb?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb in the Summer?
Both Zagreb and Amman during the summer 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 city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Zagreb in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Zagreb, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Zagreb. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Amman or Zagreb in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Zagreb. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Amman or Zagreb in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Zagreb. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Zagreb in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Zagreb can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Zagreb. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Amman or Zagreb in the Spring?
Both Zagreb and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Zagreb for the activities around the city during these months.
Amman is a little warmer than Zagreb in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Amman
| Amman | Zagreb | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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