Which place is cheaper, Munich 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 Munich?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Munich, 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 Munich?
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.
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, and The Best Walking Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Munich $197
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Munich is $197. 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 Munich in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Munich $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Munich $210
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Munich
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Munich? 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 Munich Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Munich $22
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
- Aqaba : Private Transfer From the Airport or your Hotel: $88
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Aqaba Airport Transfer to Petra : $90
- Aqaba Border (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal) to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Aqaba Private Transfer from/to Amman, Airport, Dead Sea or K.H.B: $125
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum: $60
- Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Beach, Pools, Snorkeling & Boat Trip,Transfer: $66
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway$2.70
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Inner District Subway Day Pass$6.10
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City transport day ticket$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- First Class Transfer in Munich Airport MUC: $215
- Airport Transfer: Munich Airport MUC to Munich by Business Car: $166
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
- Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport MUC to Munich by Luxury Car: $265
- Budapest: Private transfer to Munich or Munich to Budapest: $547
- Departure Transfer: Munich to Munich Airport MUC by Business Car: $166
- Departure Transfer: Munich to Munich Airport MUC by Luxury Car: $265
- Guided Nymphenburg Palace Tour with Transfers & skip the line.: $244
- Munich : Private Transfer to/from Munich Airport and City: $153
- Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Arrival Transfer: $201
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Munich?
Prices for flights to both Munich 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 $73Munich $55
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 Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst$5.87
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)$2.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $51
- Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $52
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
- Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $66
- Munich Food Tour : True Bavarian Full Meal with Drinks: $70
- Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $85
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $87
- Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Munich $34
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sightseeing Bike Rental in Aqaba: $7.00
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tours - Full Day Jeep Tour: $24
- Private Snorkeling Experience in Aqaba Red Sea: $27
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Wadi Rum Nature Desert morning or sunset: $30
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Private Walking Tour in Aqaba City with Free Meal: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance$4.69
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Munich Zoo Entrance$11
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour$16
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)$28
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.52
- A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Munich With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour: $6.93
- Friendship Quest in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
- Munich Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Munich Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Audio City Tour in Munich: $9.56
- Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Munich’s Third Reich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- German Wine Self-Guided Tour in Munich's Old Town Wine Bars: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Munich $43
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus$14
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
- Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $34
- Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
- English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $41
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
- South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $46
- Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $56
- Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $65
- Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
- Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $81
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $316
- Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Munich, we can see that Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich 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 Munich Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Munich?
Munich has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Munich, 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 Munich?
Munich 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 Munich in the Summer?
Both Munich and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Munich this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is much warmer than Munich. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Munich averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Munich. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Munich during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Munich. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Munich receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Munich 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Munich in the Autumn?
Both Munich and Aqaba during the autumn 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 Munich for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Munich. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Munich fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Munich. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 115 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Munich. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Munich receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Munich 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Munich in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Munich. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Munich in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Munich can get quite cold in the winter. Aqaba is much warmer than Munich in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Munich fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Munich during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 30 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Munich. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Munich receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Munich -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Munich in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Munich. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Munich for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Munich. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Munich averages at about 11°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Munich. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 172 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Munich. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Munich receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Munich 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Munich and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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