Which place is cheaper, Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Suzhou $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $127. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Suzhou? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Suzhou $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba : $35
- Private Transfers from Aqaba Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $47
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Petra hotels: $49
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $49
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Port to King Hussein Airport (AQJ): $56
- Private Transfer from Aqaba city hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $56
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ)to Aqaba Port : $56
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $59
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Tongli Water Town and Suzhou City : $58
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Suzhou Garden and Water Town Highlight Trip with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $298
- Private Transfer to Hangzhou City from Suzhou: $113
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport - Suzhou Chauffeur Service,Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $73Suzhou $57
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Suzhou $9.47
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
- Turgut camp with tour: $15
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tours - Full Day Jeep Tour: $24
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour (Morning or Sunset) Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- 4 Hour Jeep Tour Wadi Rum Nature Desert morning or sunset: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- Discover Aqaba in Style: A 3-h City Tour by Car with meal: $37
- Wadi Rum: Explorer Jeep Tour PASS + Local Food + Optional Stay: $38
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Tiger Hill Ticket Booking: $14
- Lingering Garden Ticket Booking: $15
- Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking: $18
- Huqiu Adult Tickets without Time Slots: $20
- Suzhou:Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket for Adult: $22
- Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour: $55
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zen Culture and Garden Tour: $68
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $72
- Shantang Street Shared Suzhou Walking Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private English Tour Guide Service: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Suzhou $6.50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Suzhou, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Suzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Suzhou is in Asia, 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 Suzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Suzhou 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Suzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Suzhou this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 232 hours of full sun in the summer.
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Suzhou. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Aqaba is a little warmer than Suzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Suzhou fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 162 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Suzhou. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Suzhou in the Winter?
Both Suzhou and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
Suzhou can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Aqaba is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Suzhou averages at about 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou and Aqaba during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 153 hours of full sun.
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Suzhou. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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