Which place is cheaper, Jaipur 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 Jaipur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Jaipur, 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 Jaipur?
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.
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to India, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Jaipur $22
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $22. 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 Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Jaipur $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Jaipur $22
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Jaipur
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Jaipur? 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 Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Jaipur $1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Amman: One-way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum by Private Car: $233
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- From Amman: Petra and Wadi Rum Day Trip with Transfers: $165
- Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ): Transfer to Aqaba hotels: $161
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $160
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jaipur Taj Mahal & Agra Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $91
- 2-Day Jaipur City Tour visit Amber Fort, City Palace with Transfers: $164
- Affordable transfer from Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Amber fort Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Jaipur transfers: $24
- Budget Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur with Chittorgarh visit: $100
- Day Trip to Keoladeo Birds National Park from Jaipur With Transfer to Agra: $99
- Delhi: Same Day Jaipur Tour by car with Pickup & Transfer.: $53
- Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
- Exploring the Colorful Markets: Shopping tour of Jaipur with Transfers: $107
- From Delhi: Private Jaipur Highlights Day Trip with Transfer: $124
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Mandawa: $45
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Pushkar: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur 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 $73Jaipur $8.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $70
- Wadi Rum 4-Hour Sunset Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $79
- Bedouin Cooking Class, full day Desert Tour & overnight Wadi Rum: $86
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $100
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.50
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Soda$0.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Classes in Pink City: $12
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
- Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
- Traditional cooking class and storytelling session: $21
- Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $21
- Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
- vegetarian & non vegetarian Cooking class in Jaipur: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Jaipur $3.77
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $54
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $33
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $330
- 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 in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 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: $75
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
- 3 Days Customizable Tour From Amman Petra,Wadi Rum,Dead Sea,: $403
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.18
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- From Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $2.40
- Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour from Delhi by Car-All inclusiv: $3.00
- Private Full Day Jaipur City Tour With Guide: $3.54
- Private Guided City Highlights Jaipur Tour with Meal: $4.84
- Skip the Line Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour from Jaipur: $5.00
- Jaipur Full Day Tour with Private Guide : $5.00
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur : $5.00
- Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Jaipur by Car: $5.00
- Private Guided Spritual Tour In Jaipur : $5.00
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour with 5* Meal by Car: $5.26
- Private Guided Jaipur City Tour All Inclusive: $5.31
- Full day Jaipur sightseeing tour by tuk tuk.: $5.67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Jaipur $2.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Jaipur, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Jaipur 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Jaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Jaipur?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Jaipur, 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.
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.