Which place is cheaper, Naples 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 Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Naples, 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 Naples?
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.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Naples $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Naples is $185. 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 Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Naples $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Naples $154
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Naples? 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 Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Naples $25
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 Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.41
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Alibus From Airport$3.52
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Short Taxi Ride$8.61
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Train to Pompeii$3.75
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Taxi$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento from Naples Airport Private Transfer : $239
- Transfer from Naples to Positano/Sorrento via Pompeii or vice versa: $209
- Airport Transfer: $204
- Amalfi : Private Transfer from Naples visit Pompeii: $119
- Aragonese Castle with Hydrofoil Transfer from Naples Ticket: $84
- Arrival Private Transfers : Naples Airport NAP to Naples City in Luxury Van: $125
- Caserta Royal Palace Guided Tour with Transfers from Naples: $131
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $112
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $119
- Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv : $185
- Departure Transfer: Naples to Naples Airport NAP by Luxury Van : $112
- Direct transfer from Naples to Caserta with private local driver: $114
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples 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 $73Naples $81
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 Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$33
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$57
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Napoli Pizza$8.49
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Dinner$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Naples Pizza Origins Exploration Game and Foodie Tour: $5.96
- Naples Street Eats : Authentic Walking Food Tour Experience: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $45
- Authentic pizza making class with free pizza and limoncello : $48
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $50
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $50
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $50
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide : $50
- Eat and Visit Naples City Street Food Tour with Local Expert: $50
- Naples Pizza Class: Learn, Bake & Eat the Authentic Pizza Taste: $55
- Authentic Margherita Pizza Making Class in Naples: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Naples $35
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 Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$11
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.87
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Entrance to Pompeii$13
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Naples Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Naples Saint Elmo's Castle Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $8.96
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Castel Sant'Elmo Naples Entry Ticket: $13
- Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $18
- Tour Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory: $18
- Campano Amphitheatre Entry Ticket: $20
- Naples Historic Center 3D Walking Tour: $22
- Naples Historical and Street Art Walking Tour: $23
- Escape Tour Naples Self-Guided City Game Find the Secret Exit: $24
- Napulitanata: Traditional Neapolitan Music Concert Ticket: $24
- Mount Vesuvius Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Naples $25
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.81
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Beer$4.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $18
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $35
- Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $48
- Regional food and wine tasting: $59
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $78
- Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli: $100
- Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $106
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $108
- Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $108
- Pompeii Tour, Lunch and Vesuvius Wine Tasting: $137
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $143
- Tour of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii w/ Lunch & Wine tasting: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Naples, we can see that Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Naples, 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 Naples?
Naples 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 Naples in the Summer?
Both Naples 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 and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba is a little warmer than Naples. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aqaba in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Naples averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Naples. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Naples during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Naples. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples 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 Naples for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 26°C (79°F), and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Naples. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Naples. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Naples in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Naples. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Naples in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Aqaba is much warmer than Naples in the winter. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Naples fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Naples during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Naples. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Naples in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Naples. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Naples for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Aqaba is much warmer than Naples. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aqaba in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Naples averages at about 13°C (55°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 Naples. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Naples. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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