Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Berlin, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Berlin?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Berlin $203
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $203. 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 Aqaba and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Berlin $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Berlin $148
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Berlin? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Berlin $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Petra Day Trip from Aqaba Port with Return Transfer: $190
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
- Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Wadi rum: $120
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.63
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Bahn Ticket$3.48
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Short Taxi Ride$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $181
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $175
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $181
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $117
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $129
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $118
- Berlin Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $83
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Car: $99
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $99
- Berlin Departure Private Transfers from Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF: $99
- Berlin Private Airport Transfers | English Speaking Driver: $128
- Berlin Private Airport/Hotels Transfer Service | English Speaking: $189
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Berlin $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Traditional Bedouin Cooking Experience in the Desert: $50
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $83
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $110
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- Half Day Sunset Tour + Dinner & overnight stay in luxury tents: $286
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.81
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Turkish Sandwich$2.32
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Currywurst$2.32
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2 Pho Noodles$10
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$70
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Mauer Park (2)$13
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Coffees at Impala$9.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner and Drinks Evening in Berlin: $7.34
- English Stand-Up Comedy Show with Free Pizza and Free Shots: $17
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $33
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $51
- Berlin Food Tour: Taste the Best with a Full Meal & Beer: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $76
- Wintergarten Variety AHOI - Swing*Dinner*Acrobatics - Show Ticket: $78
- Disco - Acrobatics Dinner and Dance - Variety Theater in Berlin: $81
- Candlelight dinner for two – Italian night in Berlin: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Berlin $26
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 02 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $52
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $61
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $73
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Tour | Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman.: $190
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 To 5 Hours Glass Bottom Boat Private Tour At Read Sea: $90
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $200
- 3 Hours Private Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$23
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.76
- Berlin 2-Hour Segway Tour: $2.33
- Self-Guided Tours In Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Berlin Must-see Tour – offer at the end of the tour: $3.55
- Berlin Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.55
- City's Highlights Walking Tour: $4.65
- Rude Bastards tour of Berlin (CYHIT): $4.73
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Berlin: $4.73
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.74
- Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Podcast Tour Berlin Friedrichshain Industrial Underbelly: $5.67
- Podcast Tour Berlin Laughing about the Apocalypse: $5.67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Berlin $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Pub Crawl, Bars, Beats & Insider Stories: $11
- Pub Crawl & Party with Free Shots & VIP Club Access: $12
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $17
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin show ticket: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $22
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $24
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $29
- Sip Up Comedy - Stand Up Comedy with Wine Tasting: $31
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $47
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Berlin 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 Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Aqaba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Berlin, 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 Aqaba or Berlin?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Aqaba during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is much warmer than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Berlin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Berlin. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Berlin. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Berlin. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Berlin. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
Aqaba is much warmer than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Berlin. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 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.