Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Vienna $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $202. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Vienna $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Vienna $214
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Vienna $21
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 to Aqaba Port Private Transfer – Comfortable & Reliable: $80
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Border Private Transfer – Hassle-Free Travel: $100
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border: $153
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Wadi rum: $120
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $59
- 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
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $129
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $88
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $122
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $109
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $88
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $111
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $73
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $111
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $150
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $135
- Departure Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $73Vienna $65
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $69
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $102
- Strauss Dinner Show: $116
- Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $116
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $116
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $147
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $152
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Vienna $44
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.35
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour: Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.50
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $7.04
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $7.04
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.39
- Schönbrunn - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $9.39
- Siege of Vienna GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
- Vienna Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: History&Gossip: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $102
- Burlesque Ohlala at Mirage: $116
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
- Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $159
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $175
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $176
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $187
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Vienna. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna 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, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Vienna. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
Aqaba is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Vienna. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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