Which place is cheaper, Pisa 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 Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Pisa $280
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $280. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Pisa $122
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Pisa $244
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Pisa $52
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $432
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $118
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $128
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $143
- Pisa hotels to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Pisa to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $173
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Private Arrival Transfer: Pisa Airport to Florence Hotel: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $73Pisa $120
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 Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $89
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $106
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $142
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $155
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Pisa $50
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
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Leaning Tower Pisa Complex Entry Ticket without Tower Climb: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa guided tour of Piazza del Duomo: $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
- Flexible Ticket to Pisa Complex All Attraction except Tower Climb: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Pisa $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $106
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $215
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $299
- PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Pisa?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa 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. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Pisa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Pisa. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Pisa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Pisa. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Pisa. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°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 Pisa. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa 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 Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Aqaba is much warmer than Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Pisa. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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