Which place is cheaper, Montreal 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 Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Montreal, 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 Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Montreal $235
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $235. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Montreal $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Montreal $262
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Montreal $20
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
- 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
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Araba Border to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Hassle-Free Aqaba South Beach to Wadi Rum Transfer – 24/7 Service: $150
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $222
- Departure transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL by Car or SUV: $60
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $73
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $186
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $78
- Private Transfer To Ottawa From YUL Airport: $229
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport to Ottawa: $212
- Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $71
- YUL Airport Private Transfer to Downtown|Hotels: $29
- Private One Way Transfer from Montreal to Montreal Airport: $64
- Private Transfer Montreal International Airport to Ottawa: $703
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $73Montreal $62
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
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $75
- 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
- 4 Hours Jeep Tour with Overnight in Bedouin Camp and Dinner: $286
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$8.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option: $61
- Jean-Talon & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tasting: $77
- Jean-Talon Market Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour: $78
- Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $81
- Mile End District Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $81
- Montreal Cooking Class - Learn to make Dim Sums: $84
- Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings: $89
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $89
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $115
- Cooking Class & Lunch with Michelin-Trained Chef: $128
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $129
- Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- "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
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
- 2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba : $45
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $202
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$53
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $5.00
- Montreal Prohibition Mystery: Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $7.20
- Montréal Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.74
- Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Montreal's Golden Square Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Old Self-Guided Tour from Place D‘Armes to Old Port: $12
- Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour: $12
- Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour: $20
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $21
- Musée des Hospitalières Entry & Digital City Tour: $21
- Old Montreal in 90 Minutes Walking Tour: $22
- 1hr Sunset Boat tour on the St Lawrence River Old Port Montreal: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $24
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $24
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $41
- Guided Pub Crawl of the City's Skyline Bars: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal 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 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Montreal 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 Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal 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, the summer months attract visitors to Montreal because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Montreal this time of year.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Montreal. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Montreal. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Montreal for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. Aqaba is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°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 Montreal. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal 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, many visitors come to Montreal in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Montreal. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 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.