Which place is cheaper, Zurich 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 Zurich?
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 Zurich. 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 Zurich?
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.
Zurich
Zurich has the biggest connection for trains in Switzerland. It also has the country's biggest and busiest airport. Because of its importance as a transportation center, it is likely to be the first place you visit in Switzerland. It is the financial capital of the country (although, contrary to what you may have thought, not the political capital). It has many international companies, and is home to the country's stock exchange.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Zurich $366
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Zurich is $366. 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 Zurich in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Zurich $199
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Zurich $398
Compare Hotels in Amman and Zurich
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Zurich? 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 Zurich Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Zurich $42
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 Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Queen Alia Airport to Amman – Private Transfer with Wi-Fi: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $23
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Zurich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Zurich:
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City Pass (2)$33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zurich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zurich:
- 1-Hour Lake Zurich Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $168
- Zurich to Zurich Airport (ZRH) - Departure Private Transfer: $79
- Zurich City to Zurich Hauptbahnhof Train Station Private Transfer: $201
- Zurich Airport to Zurich City one way Private Transfer: $117
- Zurich Airport Transfer Service: $110
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich - Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vals Thermal Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $166
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal Arrival Transfer: $83
- Zurich : Private Transfer To/From Airport and Zurich city: $116
- Zürich Airport to Zürich city Transfer: $138
- Transfer from Zurich City Center to Zurich Airport (ZRH): $79
- Transfer from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich City Center: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Zurich?
Prices for flights to both Zurich 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 $58Zurich $125
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 by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $35
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- 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
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Zurich
Some typical examples of dining costs in Zurich are as follows:
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Breakfast for 2$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zurich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zurich.
- Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Zurich $42
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Zurich
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zurich are as follows:
- 3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg: $110
- Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry: $104
- Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride: $84
- Chocolate Tour from Zürich Create Your Own Swiss Chocolate Bar: $216
- Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich: $110
- Day tour to Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen: $220
- Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich: $199
- Experience Zurich Tour via Tram, Ferry, Funicular and Cable Car: $114
- Explore Swiss Villages: Interlaken-Grindelwald(Private Tour): $275
- From Basel: Zurich Tour with Chocolate tasting & Lake Cruise: $374
- From Zurich or Lucerne: 2-Day Jungfraujoch Tour: $674
- Grindelwald First Mountain Adventure Day Trip from Zurich: $246
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Zurich $34
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Zurich
Also in Zurich, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Zurich: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Zurich, we can see that Zurich 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 Zurich 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 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 Zurich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zurich 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 Zurich Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Zurich?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Zurich. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Zurich, 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 Zurich?
Zurich 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 Zurich in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Zurich. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Zurich this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Zurich in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Zurich fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zurich. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Zurich. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zurich receives 241 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Zurich. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Zurich receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Zurich 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amman or Zurich in the Autumn?
Both Zurich and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Zurich for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Zurich. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Zurich averages at about 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Zurich during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Zurich receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Zurich. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Zurich 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)Zurich 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Amman or Zurich in the Winter?
Both Zurich and Amman during the winter 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 Zurich in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Zurich can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Zurich. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Zurich fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Zurich. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zurich receives 55 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Zurich. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Zurich receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Zurich 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Amman or Zurich in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Zurich. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Zurich for the natural beauty during these months.
Amman is a little warmer than Zurich in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Zurich fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Zurich during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Zurich receives 150 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Zurich. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Zurich receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Zurich 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Zurich and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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