Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Wadi Rum: Private Transfer to Aqaba through Hotel Pickup: $69
- Wadi Rum: One-Way Transfer to/from Aqaba by Private Car: $80
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Port Private Transfer – Comfortable & Reliable: $80
- Wadi Araba Border Private Transfer To Petra: $105
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $51
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfers from Aqaba Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $47
- Private Transfers To Petra: $200
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport to Waterloo Black Car Service: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $185
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $172
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $166
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $72
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ by Luxury SUV: $190
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
- Niagara Falls private transfers : $275
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $700
- One-Way Private Airport Transfer from Toronto to Pearson Airport: $67
- Personalized Toronto Airport Transfer Service: $125
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $73Toronto $112
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Kensington Market By The Sidewalk Food Tour: $52
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Dinner & Illumination Tower: $79
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Toronto $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.40
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toronto by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $11
- The Reel Toronto Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $15
- The Reel Toronto GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $42
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Toronto. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Aqaba is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Toronto. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Aqaba during the winter 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 Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Aqaba is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Toronto because of the activities around the city.
In April, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Toronto. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto 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 (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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