Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Can Tho?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Can Tho, 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 Can Tho?
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.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Can Tho $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $57. 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 Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Can Tho $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Can Tho $54
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Can Tho? 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 Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Can Tho $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman: Day Trip Petra & Wadi Rum Guided Tour with Transfer: $490
- Private Transfer: From Amman City To Wadi Rum: $209
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Aqaba Or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea, Jordan: $185
- Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ): Transfer to Aqaba hotels: $163
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $133
- Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $130
- Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Ma'in Hotel: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho 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 $42Can Tho $17
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
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $64
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner : $88
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $135
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.19
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.08
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.95
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.64
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $47
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Can Tho $17
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.00
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.39
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $33
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $33
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
- From Cai Rang Floating Market Group tour: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $39
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
- Rural and Tropical Island Tour at Can Tho: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Can Tho $6.59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Can Tho, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Can Tho is in Asia, 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 Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Can Tho?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Can Tho, 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 Can Tho?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Aqaba or Can Tho in the Summer?
Both Can Tho 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Can Tho. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Can Tho in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Can Tho in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Can Tho. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Aqaba is around the same temperature as Can Tho. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Can Tho averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Can Tho in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Can Tho. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Can Tho. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Can Tho. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun.
In January, Aqaba is generally much colder than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Can Tho 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Can Tho in the Spring?
Both Can Tho and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Can Tho. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
Aqaba is cooler than Can Tho in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Can Tho fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Can Tho 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Can Tho and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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