Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Petra?
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 Petra or Lisbon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Lisbon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Lisbon?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Lisbon $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $194. 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 Petra and Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Lisbon $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Lisbon $146
Compare Hotels in Petra and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Lisbon $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $94
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Petra to Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) – Private Transfer: $130
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
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$7.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Airport Private Departure Transfer (Lisbon Hotels or Address to Airport): $11
- Lisbon Airport Shared Departure Transfer: $13
- Shared Arrival Transfer: From Lisbon Airport to Hotels: $13
- Lisbon Private Airport Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport, Train Station or Port: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to Lisbon Airport or Cruise: $16
- Lisbon Airport (LIS) Private Transfer to Lisbon City/Hotels: $20
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $21
- VIP transfer from the airport to Lisbon hotels: $24
- Lisbon to Jardim do Tabaco Quay Port - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Lisbon Cruise Port to Lisbon Hotels: $25
- Private Transfer from Lisbon hotels to Lisbon Cruise Port: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon and Petra 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 dayPetra $66Lisbon $85
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Premium Music Cruise with Portugal Wine & Pizza: $28
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $28
- Lisbon Night Party Cruise with DJ, Pizza & Drinks: $28
- Lisbon Luxury Cozy Cruise with Drinks & Pizza: $32
- Lisbon Luxury Cruise Experience with Sangria & Pizza: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Lisbon Night Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $64
- Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta: $65
- Mesa de Frades Dinner in Lisbon Fado Show Portuguese Live Music: $71
- Taste Lisbon Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Lisbon $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $44
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $165
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour | Guide Sami Nawafleh: $225
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private 2-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $210
- Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $270
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $0.70
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Historic Strolls of the Old Town: $0.71
- Alfama and Mouraria Tour - The oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon: $1.21
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $1.76
- Age of Discoveries Walking Tour in Belém: $3.53
- Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon: $3.53
- Walk Lisbon Like a Local: Bairro Alto & Downtown Experience: $3.53
- Historic Walking Tour Through Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood: $3.53
- Self-Guided Tours in Lisbon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Discover Complete Walking Tour with Belém & Sintra: $3.53
- The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour: $3.53
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Baixa, Chiado & the 1755 Earthquake: $3.54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Lisbon $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
- Private Pub Crawl in Lisbon: $24
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl: $24
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $24
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $24
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Wine Tasting with the best view in Lisbon: $53
- Private Full-Day Wine Tour Lisbon | Setúbal Peninsula: $59
- Wine tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture: $74
- Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Petra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra 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 Petra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Petra 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 Petra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra 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 Petra or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Lisbon in the Summer?
Both Lisbon and Petra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Lisbon in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Lisbon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 352 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Lisbon. Petra 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 JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Petra or Lisbon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
In the autumn, Petra is a little warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Lisbon averages at about 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Lisbon during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 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 OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Petra or Lisbon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Lisbon. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Petra is generally a little warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Lisbon. Petra usually gets less rain in January than Lisbon. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Petra or Lisbon in the Spring?
Both Lisbon and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Lisbon in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Petra is much warmer than Lisbon in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Lisbon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Lisbon. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Lisbon during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 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 AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 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 | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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