Which place is cheaper, Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Vancouver $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $162. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Vancouver $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Vancouver $170
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Vancouver $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- 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 Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $160
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $141
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.24
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.56
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Private Transfer from Vancouver Pier Cruise Ship to YVR Airport: $191
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Business Car: $123
- Canada Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Private Transfer: $119
- Cypress/Grouse Mountain to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Transfer: $115
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $85
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Luxury SUV: $136
- Group Transfer to/from Vancouver International Airport (YVR): $33
- Post-Cruise Vancouver City + Capilano Tour, Optional YVR Transfer: $135
- Pre- & Post Cruise Vancouver City Tour with Private Transfer: $492
- Private Accessible Transfer Vancouver to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $191
- Private Accessible Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to City of Vancouver: $244
- Private Airport Transfer from Vancouver Airport to Downtown Hotel: $183
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $73Vancouver $53
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: $82
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $90
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $109
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More: $75
- Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience: $93
- Dim Sum Cooking Class with Chef Renée in Vancouver: $95
- Vancouver Local Taste Trail Food Tour: $98
- Vancouver Granville Island's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience: $99
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $101
- 6 Tastings Food Tour of Gastown District: $102
- Taste North Vancouver Shipyards - Food Tour with Local Eats: $103
- Gastown Food Tour with 6 Authentic Local Food Tastings: $115
- Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour: $117
- Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour: $120
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $122
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Vancouver $35
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
- 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 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
- 2 To 5 Hours Glass Bottom Boat Private Tour At Read Sea: $90
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
- 3 Hours Private Stargazing Experience in Wadi Rum: $40
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $3.52
- Vancouver Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $3.74
- Vancouver Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.62
- Mt. Pleasant Street Art Tour with a Guide: $4.93
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.99
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $6.33
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.59
- Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.59
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $6.59
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $7.04
- Bloedel Conservatory Admission Ticket: $7.32
- Vancouver to Whistler Private Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Vancouver $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Vancouver BC: $15
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $21
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $85
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $92
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $106
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $127
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $132
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $133
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Tastings: $158
- Fraser Valley and White Rock Wine Tour: $171
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $173
When comparing the travel costs between Aqaba and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Aqaba is in Middle East and Vancouver is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver 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 Vancouver in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Vancouver. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vancouver for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Aqaba is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Vancouver. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Vancouver because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vancouver can be very cold. In the winter, Aqaba is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°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 Vancouver. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver 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 and the natural beauty are the main draw to Vancouver this time of year.
In April, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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