Which place is cheaper, New York City 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 New York City?
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 New York City. 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 New York City?
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.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Amman and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Amman or New York City? 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 New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24New York City $49
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:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Reliable Door-to-Door Private Transfer Amman ⇆ Dead Sea ⇆ Airport: $40
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from/ to Amman Airport and Petra City: $95
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Woodbury Outlets Transfer with shopping from NYC | Kids 50% Off: $121
- VIDA VIP Airport Transfer in New Jersey and New York: $144
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer in New York HTL-APT (JFK,EWR,LGA): $126
- Transfer: New York City Center to John F.K. Airport(JFK) : $69
- Transfer from Newark Airport to Times Square New York : $150
- Skip the line One World Observatory Private Tour with Transfers : $296
- Shared transfer EWR: $39
- Private Transfer: Newark Airport to Manhattan Up to 6pax: $130
- Private Transfer: Newark Airport EWR to New York by Luxury SUV: $177
- Private Transfer: New York to Newark Airport EWR by Luxury SUV: $177
- Private Transfer: New York to Newark Airport EWR by Business Car: $165
- Private Transfer: New York to LaGuardia Airport LGA by Sedan Car: $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City 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 $58New York City $87
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 New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- East Village Noho Food Tour: $32
- The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour: $35
- The Lower East Side Food Tour: $35
- Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: $49
- New York City's Best Pizza tour: $59
- Made in Brooklyn Food Tour: $65
- Greenwich Village Pizza Walk: $75
- Brooklyn Pizza Walk: $75
- New York's Classic Eats West Village Food Tour: $75
- New York's Classic Eats Lower East Side Food Tour: $75
- Union Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $75
- East Village Pizza Walk: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32New York City $180
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 New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hour Session at Williamsburg's Adventure Park Area 53: $42
- 9/11 Memorial Tour with Skip-the-Line Museum Ticket: $65
- Central Park Pedicab Tours - History and Movie Locations: $50
- Godfather Movie Locations New York Tour with Private Guide: $195
- Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour: $35
- Harlem Bronx Brooklyn Queens Tour in 7 Hours: $65
- New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village: $39
- Official Central Park Pedicab Tours: $50
- VIP Central Park Experience Tour with photos 50min~Skip the line: $280
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket : $94
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket with VIP Experience and Lunch: $299
- "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour: $133
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14New York City $29
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
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour : $22
- NYC Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- NYC Pub Crawl Tour: $30
- NYC Pub Crawl with Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $33
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
- Cheers to Chinatown Tour and Bar Crawl: $40
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Greenwich Village Piano Bar Crawl: $50
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- Little Italy Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and New York City, we can see that New York City 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 New York City is in North 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 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City 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 New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and New York City, 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 New York City?
New York City 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 New York City in the Summer?
Both New York City and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to New York City this time of year.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as New York City. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and New York City fluctuates around 77°F (25°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in New York City. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than New York City. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while New York City receives 4.5 inches (114 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)New York City 77°F (25°C)
Should I visit Amman or New York City in the Autumn?
Both New York City and Amman during the autumn 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 New York City for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Amman is a little warmer than New York City in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and New York City fluctuates around 57°F (14°C).
Amman usually gets less rain in October than New York City. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)New York City 57°F (14°C)
Should I visit Amman or New York City in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and New York City. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to New York City in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
New York City can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than New York City. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and New York City averages at about 31°F (-1°C).
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than New York City. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.4 inches (86 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)New York City 31°F (-1°C)
Should I visit Amman or New York City in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as New York City. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to New York City for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Amman is generally a little warmer than New York City. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and New York City fluctuates around 52°F (11°C).
Amman usually gets less rain in April than New York City. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while New York City receives 3.8 inches (98 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)New York City 52°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for New York City and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 inches (86 mm) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 inches (98 mm) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 inches (93 mm) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 inches (88 mm) |
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