Which place is cheaper, Manaus 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 Manaus?
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 Manaus can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Manaus?
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.
Manaus
Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the state of Amazonas, and is located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon River. The city is a major departure point for those visiting the Amazon Rainforest, though there are a few sights worth seeing within the city itself as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Manaus $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Manaus is $66. 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 Manaus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Manaus $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Manaus $82
Compare Hotels in Petra and Manaus
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Manaus? 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 Manaus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Manaus $7.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $140
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- 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 Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manaus
Also for Manaus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 24-hour Hotel Transfer to Manaus Airport: $16
- 24-hour transfer from airport to hotel in Manaus: $17
- 24h Private Transfer Service Hotel to Manaus Airport: $23
- Transfer service from Iberostar (Port) to Manaus Airport: $23
- Serviço de Transfer Privado 24h Aeroporto - Hotel em Manaus: $25
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Transfer from Manaus Airport to Manaus City: $45
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) -Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Manaus Airport(MAO) to Manaus hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
- Manaus private Airport transfer: $60
- Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Eduardo Gomes International Airport: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Manaus?
Prices for flights to both Manaus 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 $66Manaus $21
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manaus
For Manaus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show: $42
- Food Tour: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Manaus -
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 Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Adventure Tour: $220
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-Hour Private Petra Tour: Exclusive Classical Guided Experience: $55
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- 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 : $140
- Hike Tour of Petra: $10
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour | Guide Sami Nawafleh: $225
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Secret Backdoor Tour: Hidden Gems & Exclusive Experience: $240
- Private Full Day Tour to Aqaba Red Sea from Petra Hotels: $200
Tours and Activities in Manaus
For Manaus, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Manaus Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Walking Tours in Manaus: $36
- MUSA and INPA Museums with Observation Tower Tour: $50
- Half-Day City Tour: $54
- Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River: $55
- Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour: $55
- City Tour in Manaus at Teatro Amazonas and Praça da Matriz: $55
- Manaus City Tour e Musa: $60
- Manaus Sightseeing Tour: $64
- Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch: $65
- Solimoes River Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watching Tour: $66
- Full-Day Package Tour in Presidente Figueiredo : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Manaus $2.72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Manaus, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Manaus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Manaus 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 Manaus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manaus 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Manaus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Manaus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Manaus?
Manaus has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Manaus, 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 Manaus?
Manaus 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 Manaus in the Summer?
Both Manaus 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.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Manausin January. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Manausin January. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 114 hours of full sun.
Manaus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Manausin January. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPetra 33°C (91°F)Manaus 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Manaus in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Manaus. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
Petra is around the same temperature as Manaus in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Manaus fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Manaus during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 112 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Manaus receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Manausin April. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 311 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPetra 27°C (80°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Manaus in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Manaus. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Petra is much colder than Manaus. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Manaus averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Manaus. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Manausin July. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 214 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Manausin July. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 85 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPetra 15°C (59°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Manaus in the Spring?
Both Manaus and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
In April, Petra is generally cooler than Manausin October. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Manaus during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 171 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manaus. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Manausin October. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPetra 25°C (76°F)Manaus 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manaus and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 264 mm (10.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 311 mm (12.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.6 in) |
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