Which place is cheaper, Kobe 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 Kobe?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Kobe, 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 Kobe?
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.
Kobe
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.
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 Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Kobe $121
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Kobe is $121. 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 Kobe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Kobe $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Kobe $116
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Kobe
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Kobe? 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 Kobe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Kobe $13
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
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $160
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kobe
Also for Kobe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City by Business Car: $151
- Airport Transfer: Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City by Business Van: $165
- Arima Onsen Resorts to Osaka Airport (ITM) Departure Transfer: $110
- Arima-Onsen Resort to Osaka Kansai Airport KIX-Departure Transfer: $296
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Van: $165
- City-to-City Transfer, from Kobe City to Each City in Kansai: $198
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Car: $151
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $165
- Kobe City: Private transfer to/from Itami Airport: $115
- Kobe City: Private transfer to/from Kansai Airport: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Kobe?
Prices for flights to both Kobe 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 $73Kobe $51
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
- "Wadi Rum Jeep Tour + Bedouin Camp & Dinner Under the Stars: $80
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $83
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $90
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $111
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kobe
For Kobe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Japanese Cooking Class with a Local in the Heart of Kobe: $42
- Kobe Home Cooking Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class: $56
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
- Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included: $83
- Kobe Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $95
- Cooking Class with Kobe Beef Sukiyaki and Origami: $101
- Kobe Beef Dining Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide: $106
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $134
- Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $223
- Private tour in Kobe with beef dinner: $487
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Kobe $23
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $61
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $73
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum: $84
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $99
- 1 Day Camel tour with lunch: $75
- 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 Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 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: $32
Tours and Activities in Kobe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kobe.
- ANCHOR Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.39
- Port Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- ANCHOR Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket: $9.46
- Classic Kobe GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience: $23
- Private Ring Craft Experience in Kobe: $25
- Sorakuen Garden Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide: $46
- 1-Day Guided Tour - Enjoy Kobe to the fullest: $47
- Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower: $47
- 1.5-Hour Local Street Food Guided Tour at Nankinmachi: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Kobe $8.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Kobe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:
- Private Tour in the Largest Sake Brewery in Japan: $77
- Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $81
- KOBE Sake brewery PRIVATE walking tour with Local guide: $83
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting Sake: $88
- Kobe Sake Brewery Walking Tour with Local Guide: $96
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting and Kobe Beef Bites: $108
- Kobe Sake Brewery Tasting and Lunch Tour with Local Guide: $141
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Kobe, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Kobe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Kobe 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 Kobe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kobe 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 Kobe.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Kobe Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Kobe?
Kobe has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Kobe, 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 Kobe?
Kobe 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 Kobe in the Summer?
Both Kobe 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Kobe in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Kobe. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Kobe averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Kobe. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 183 hours of full sun.
Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Kobe. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Kobe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Kobe in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Kobe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Kobe for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Kobe during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kobe receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Kobe. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Kobe 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Kobe in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Kobe. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Kobe because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Aqaba is much warmer than Kobe in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Kobe fluctuates around 5°C (42°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 Kobe. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 140 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Kobe. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Kobe 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Kobe in the Spring?
Both Kobe 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, the activities around the city are the main draw to Kobe this time of year.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Kobe. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Kobe averages at about 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Kobe during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kobe. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Kobe. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Kobe 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kobe and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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