Which place is cheaper, Glasgow or Amman?
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 Amman or Glasgow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Glasgow. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Glasgow?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 United Kingdom, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Glasgow $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Glasgow is $242. 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 Amman and Glasgow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Glasgow $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Glasgow $202
Compare Hotels in Amman and Glasgow
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Glasgow? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Glasgow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Glasgow $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Petra Transfer From Or To Amman: $230
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
- Amman Private Transfer To Jerusalem With VIP Service: $150
- Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman: $135
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Heathrow to/from Glasgow University: $835
- Private Transfer from Greenock Cruise Port to Glasgow city hotels: $217
- Private Transfer from Glasgow Hotels to South Queensferry Port: $109
- Private Glasgow Transfer from Accommodation to Glasgow Airport: $29
- Private Airport Transfer from and to Glasgow : $131
- Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Glasgow - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- Luxury Private Transfer : $136
- Private Airport Transfer XL (To/From City Centre): $106
- Easy Bus Transfer Between Airport and City Center: $15
- Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $80
- Glasgow to Prestwick Airport (PIK) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Glasgow to Gleneagles Luxury Car Transfer: $260
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Glasgow?
Prices for flights to both Glasgow and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Glasgow $106
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $106
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market$2.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Drinks: $121
- Guided Secret Food Tour: $129
- Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories: $130
- Merchant City Food Tour (city centre): $143
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour: Explore Merchant City: $144
- Glasgow Food Tour: The Orginal West End Walking Food Tour: $149
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Glasgow $31
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $136
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $395
- 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95
- 2 Days Petra Private Guided Tour: $225
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)$16
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Two Bike Rental$46
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- Mountains, Glens and The Loch Ness Monster Day Tour: $96
- Guided Running Tour of Glasgow: $34
- Ibrox Stadium Glasgow Soccer Ticket Pass: $130
- 2 Hour Football Walking Tour in Glasgow : $27
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour of Glasgow: $295
- A Wee Walk and a Whisky: Unique Glasgow Walking Tour (5pm): $82
- Amazing Ebike Tour of Glasgow: $123
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package: $60
- City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $27
- Culzean Castle & Burns Country Tour from Glasgow Incl Admission: $134
- Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour: $1,145
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Glasgow $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $127
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine$16
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie$4.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $26
- Jackton Distillery: Tour & Tasting: $46
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $51
- Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl: $83
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $88
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $89
- Irish Legacy and St Mungo's Brewery Tour: $106
- Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience with Tasting: $122
- Glasgow Whisky Distillery Shared Tour: $130
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $148
- Group Tour on Ebike and Local Distillery!: $175
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Glasgow, we can see that Glasgow is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Glasgow 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 Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Glasgow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Glasgow?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Glasgow. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Glasgow, 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 Amman or Glasgow?
Glasgow has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Glasgow in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Glasgow. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Glasgow for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Amman is much warmer than Glasgow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Glasgow averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Glasgow during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Glasgow receives 159 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Glasgow. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Glasgow 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Amman or Glasgow in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Glasgow. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Glasgow because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Amman is generally much warmer than Glasgow. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Glasgow fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Glasgow. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Glasgow receives 69 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Glasgow. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Glasgow. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Glasgow 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Amman or Glasgow in the Winter?
Both Glasgow and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Glasgow this time of year.
It's quite cold in Glasgow in the winter. Amman is much warmer than Glasgow in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Glasgow fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Glasgow during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Glasgow receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Glasgow. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives less rain than Glasgow. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Glasgow 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Amman or Glasgow in the Spring?
Both Glasgow and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Glasgow for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Amman is much warmer than Glasgow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Glasgow averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Glasgow. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Glasgow receives 134 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Glasgow. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Glasgow 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Glasgow and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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