Which place is cheaper, Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Lisbon $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $195. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Lisbon $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Lisbon $148
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Lisbon $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Wadi Rum: Private Transfer to Aqaba through Hotel Pickup: $69
- Wadi Rum: One-Way Transfer to/from Aqaba by Private Car: $80
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Port Private Transfer – Comfortable & Reliable: $80
- Wadi Araba Border Private Transfer To Petra: $105
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer to Costa da Caparica | Almada | Aroeira: $43
- Airport Private Transfer to Ericeira | Torres Vedras | Campo Real: $50
- Airport Transfer - Lisbon: $65
- Airport Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Luxury Van: $103
- Airport transfer to Lisbon (metropolitan area).: $65
- Arrival Transfer by Sedan from Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon City: $48
- Arrival Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Business Car: $71
- Arrival Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Luxury Van: $102
- Costa da Caparica Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $36
- From Transfer to Porto with up to 3 City Stops: $266
- Horse Riding on the Beach with private transfer from Lisbon: $286
- Intercity Transfers In and Out from Lisbon: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $73Lisbon $85
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
- "Wadi Rum Jeep Tour + Bedouin Camp & Dinner Under the Stars: $80
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $110
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Half Day Sunset Tour + Dinner & overnight stay in luxury tents: $286
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $35
- Lisbon Premium Music Cruise with Portugal Wine & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Night Cozy Boat Cruise with Open Bar & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Luxury Cozy Cruise with Drinks & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Luxury Cruise Experience with Sangria & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $41
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $56
- Sexy Cabaret Show with Dinner in Lisbon: $77
- Show in Lisbon with Dinner: $77
- Award-Winning Guided Walking Food Tour with Local Drinks: $82
- Lisbon Dinner Cruise with Fado Show on the Tagus River: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Lisbon $28
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $61
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $73
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $99
- 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-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $200
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $0.70
- Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $0.70
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $1.76
- Self-Guided Tours in Lisbon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Discover Complete Walking Tour with Belém & Sintra: $3.54
- Lisbon Belém Walking Tour with Dog Lilly and Guide Annie: $3.54
- Lisbon Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.54
- Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon: $3.54
- Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.54
- Walk Lisbon Like a Local: Bairro Alto & Downtown Experience: $3.54
- Historical Walking Tour of Lisbon: $3.55
- Lisbon (Chiado-Baixa) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience Bars Games and Club Entry: $19
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $20
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $24
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl: $24
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $28
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $30
- Carcavelos Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: $53
- Private Full-Day Wine Tour Lisbon | Setúbal Peninsula: $59
- Wine Tasting with a Perfumer: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture: $75
- Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour: $78
- Small-Group Évora & Monsaraz Tour with Wine Tasting from Lisbon: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Lisbon. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Lisbon for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Lisbon averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 352 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Lisbon. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Lisbon in the Autumn?
Both Lisbon and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Lisbon. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Lisbon during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Lisbon in the Winter?
Both Lisbon and Aqaba during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
Aqaba is a little warmer than Lisbon in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Lisbon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 144 hours of full sun.
Lisbon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Lisbon. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Lisbon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Lisbon for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Lisbon averages at about 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Lisbon during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 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.