A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aqaba vs. Kolkata (Calcutta) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Aqaba or Kolkata (Calcutta)?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Kolkata (Calcutta), 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 Kolkata (Calcutta)?

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.

Kolkata (Calcutta)

Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Featuring colonial architecture, galleries, temples, and festivals, the city has flourished from its roots as an East India Company trading post in the 18th Century to a thriving metropolis. Today Kolkata is a diverse center of culture and bustling activity.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, and The Best Bicycle Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Kolkata (Calcutta) or Aqaba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $37. 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aqaba $59
    Kolkata (Calcutta) $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aqaba $118
    Kolkata (Calcutta) $34
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Kolkata (Calcutta)

Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Kolkata (Calcutta)? 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.

Hotels in Aqaba


Hotels in Kolkata (Calcutta)


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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 Kolkata (Calcutta) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aqaba $24
    Kolkata (Calcutta) $5.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:

  • Aqaba Airport transfer to Aqaba City: $25
  • Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
  • Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Arava Border: $27
  • Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba City Hotels: $36
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $36
  • Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ)to Aqaba Port : $36
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba city hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $36
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $40
  • Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba hotels: $40
  • Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba Port: $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):

  • Build Your Own: custom private tour of Kolkata with transfers: $69
  • Kolkata 8 Hour Private City Tour Including Hotel Transfers by Car: $86
  • Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $165
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kolkata Airport: $32
  • Private Transfer Kolkata Airport CCU To Kolkata Hotels Drop: $22

Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Kolkata (Calcutta)?

Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aqaba $42
    Kolkata (Calcutta) $14

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).

  • Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $35
  • Cooking experience in Authentic Bengali House with Lunch/Dinner: $41
  • Alleyway Food Tour: $42
  • Traditional Bengali Cooking Class in Kolkata in a Local Home: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aqaba $54
    Kolkata (Calcutta) $15

Tours and Activities in Aqaba

Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Turgut camp with tour: $15
  • 3-Hour Shore Dive or Snorkel Experiences in Aqaba: $30
  • Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
  • Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
  • 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
  • 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
  • Full Day Private Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum: $36
  • Discover Aqaba in Style: A 3-h City Tour by Car with meal: $37
  • Walking Tour History ,Culture & Food: $37
  • Jeep Tours in Wadi Rum with Bedouin Guide 2,3,4,5 hours | Magic Bedouin Star: $38
  • Mosaic Art Experience: $38
  • 4-hour sunset tour of desert highlights: $40

Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:

  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Kolkata (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Kolkata Colonial Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Kolkata Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $20
  • Chasing The Sun Experience Kolkata's Culture: $25
  • Kolkata Half Day Guided City Tour: $27
  • The Taste of Kolkata - Evening Food Walk Tour: $30
  • Magic Hour Tour: $37
  • Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour: $37
  • Kolkata's Flower Market - Hooghly's Flower Fest Tour: $37
  • Kolkata Slum Walking Tour: $41
  • Indian Museum Guided Tour (Including surrounding area): $43
  • Mesmerising Kolkata Private Customised Day Tour: $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aqaba $9.07
    Kolkata (Calcutta) $8.27

Sample the Local Flavors in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Also in Kolkata (Calcutta), these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl Kolkata: $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Kolkata (Calcutta), we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Kolkata (Calcutta) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta).

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Kolkata (Calcutta) Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Kolkata (Calcutta)?

Kolkata (Calcutta) has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Kolkata (Calcutta), 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.

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