Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Puerto Montt? 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 Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Puerto Montt $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba : $35
- Private Transfers from Aqaba Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $47
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Petra hotels: $49
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $49
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $56
- Private Transfer from Aqaba city hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $56
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ)to Aqaba Port : $56
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $59
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $82
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $82
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $151
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $25
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 $73Puerto Montt $37
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
- 4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast): $61
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $84
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $111
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sightseeing Bike Rental in Aqaba: $7.00
- Turgut camp with tour: $15
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tours - Full Day Jeep Tour: $24
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Wadi Rum Nature Desert morning or sunset: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- Discover Aqaba in Style: A 3-h City Tour by Car with meal: $37
- Wadi Rum: Explorer Jeep Tour PASS + Local Food + Optional Stay: $38
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Jumps / English: $68
- Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $70
- Custom Tour of the Lakes Region in Chile: $80
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Puerto Varas: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas Private City Tour: $90
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Puerto Montt $4.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Puerto Montt, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Puerto Montt is in South America, 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin January. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAqaba 33°C (91°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Puerto Montt. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAqaba 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAqaba 14°C (57°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Aqaba during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Aqaba is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin October. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAqaba 24°C (75°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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