Which place is cheaper, Milan or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Milan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Milan?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Milan $229
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Milan is $229. 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 Aqaba and Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Milan $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Milan $226
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Milan? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Milan $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman/Death Sea: 1-Way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum in Private: $266
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
- Private Petra Day Trip from Aqaba Port with Return Transfer: $190
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
- Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Between Aqaba and the Dead Sea : $136
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport$8.21
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)$26
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Taxi From Airport$106
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Public Transit Day Pass$5.28
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Short Taxi Ride$8.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Malpensa Airport MXP to Milan by Luxury Van: $161
- Airport Transfer: Milan to Linate Airport LIN by Luxury Car: $159
- Airport Transfer: Milan to Malpensa Airport MXP by Luxury Van: $161
- Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van LIN airport to Milan: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer: Malpensa Airport MXP to Milan in Luxury Van: $161
- Cervinia: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $552
- Champoluc: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $529
- From Linate airport : Private 1-Way Transfer to Bellagio: $400
- From Linate airport : Private 1-Way Transfer to Milan: $111
- From Milan : Private 1-Way Transfer to Malpensa airport: $222
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Linate airport: $93
- Lake Como: Train Transfer to/from Milan with Scenic Views: $7.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Milan $79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- 4h Jeep Tour + Bedouin Night (Dinner & Breakfast): $61
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $84
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $111
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station$10
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Restaurant Pizza$7.74
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)$32
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$75
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Cappuccino$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide: $42
- Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $46
- International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $48
- Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide: $49
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $49
- only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $49
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $67
- Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Milan $36
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate Dive Experience: $55
- Private Lawrence of Arabia Wadi Rum Overnight Bedouin Experience from Aqaba : $248
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Wadi Rum 5-Hour Jeep Tour with Camel Ride and Stargazing: $120
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $70
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Tour | Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea From Amman.: $264
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop$8.21
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Milan's Best-Kept Secrets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.17
- Self Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- The Empire and Art Tour of Milan with Self Guided Mobile App: $4.62
- Milan Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
- Milan Catch the Unicorn: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Milan Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour: $5.96
- Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $6.99
- Branca Tower Entrance Ticket: $7.00
- Royal Self-Guided Story Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $7.16
- Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.17
- Duomo Milan Cathedral Walking Tour with Audioguide (no ticket): $8.35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Milan $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar$9.85
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Beer$3.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera: $30
- Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Free Shots: $37
- Wine Tasting Experience with Platter at Winelovers: $44
- Wine Tasting Experience: $48
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $52
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $54
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $57
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $59
- Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $60
- Fun Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $76
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $96
- Milan Oltrepo Pavese Vineyards Grape Stomping and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Milan, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Milan 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 Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Aqaba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Milan?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Milan, 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 Aqaba or Milan?
Milan has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Milan in the Summer?
Both Milan and Aqaba during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Milan for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Milan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Milan averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Milan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Milan. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Milan. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Milan 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Milan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Milan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Milan in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Milan fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Milan during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Milan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Milan. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Milan 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Milan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Milan. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Milan for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Milan can be very cold during winter. Aqaba is much warmer than Milan in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Milan fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Milan. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 119 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Milan. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Milan 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Milan in the Spring?
Both Milan and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Milan because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Milan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Milan averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Milan during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Milan. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Milan 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Milan and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.