Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt?
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 Puerto Montt. 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 Puerto Montt?
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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
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 Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Amman and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Puerto Montt? 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 Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Puerto Montt $6.42
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:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Private Transfer From Amman City To Airport Amman: $20
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer vice versa: $21
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Tepual Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Arrival Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas English private Guided Transfer: $40
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $37
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $267
- Puerto Montt Departure Transfer from Hotel: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 $58Puerto Montt $37
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Amman Shopping Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $38
- Amman Heritage Walk: A Private City Center Tour: $40
- Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
- Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
- Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art: $44
- Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $45
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest from Hotel: $190
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano Tour Shore Tour in Private: $660
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Puerto Montt $4.49
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Puerto Montt, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Puerto Montt?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Puerto Montt. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin January. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Monttin January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Amman or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Montt and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amman or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin July. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Monttin July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Amman or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
Amman is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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