Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Paris, 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Paris $311
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Paris is $311. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Paris $180
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Paris $360
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Paris $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
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.51
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Train from Airport$11
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Metro tickets$7.98
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One Way Private Transfer to Louvre Musuem: $88
- 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $94
- Airport Transfer Charles De Gaulle or Orly to and from Paris: $54
- Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $215
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $112
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury EQS: $166
- Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $190
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $238
- Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $68
- Arrival Private Transfer Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Sedan : $95
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $110
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Van: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $73Paris $85
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 Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.39
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Breakfast$8.21
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Breakfast for 2$35
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Dinner on River Cruise$101
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Dinner$67
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $60
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $66
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $78
- Paris Food Tour: $82
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
- Paris Unlimited Brunch Cruise and Cooking Workshop: $94
- Private French Home Cooking Class in Paris with Local Chef Ioana: $99
- Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $102
- French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairing: $106
- Versailles: Farmers Market & Royal Vegetable Garden Food Tour: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Paris $89
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 Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.87
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Paris Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.78
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.38
- Eiffel Tower Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- Paris WWII: Occupation & Liberation Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Paris Jewish Quarter Marais Smartphone GPSAPP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Latin Quarter, Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Champs Elysées Paris Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $8.35
- Paris Big Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Montmartre Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour through Art and History: $8.36
- Paris Interactive City Tour: $8.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Paris $29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $18
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
- Paris Nation wine tasting: $47
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $59
- Paris New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $84
- The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $94
- Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $106
- Paris Amateur Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting : $114
- Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $114
- Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Paris, 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 Paris?
Paris 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 Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris 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, most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Paris, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Paris. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Paris. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Paris in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Paris. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Aqaba is much warmer than Paris in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Paris during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Paris. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Paris in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Paris. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. In the winter, Aqaba is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Paris averages at about 5°C (40°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 Paris. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Paris. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Paris in the Spring?
Both Paris 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 travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Paris during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Paris. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris 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 (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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