Which place is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Zagreb $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $105. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Zagreb $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Zagreb $114
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Zagreb $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Petra: $59
- 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 Private Transfer To Aqaba : $35
- 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 Wadi Rum: $60
- 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
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Airport Transfer: Zagreb to Zagreb Airport ZAG by Luxury Car: $118
- Airport Zagreb Transfer and Shuttle : $107
- Bratislava: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to BTS: $332
- Budapest: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to Budapest: $423
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport: $72
- From Sarajevo: 1-Way Transfer to Zagreb or opposite: $410
- From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $163
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
- From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $163
- Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $165
- Krka National Park Private Tour from Zagreb with transfer to Sibenik: $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $73Zagreb $34
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 Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Zagreb $14
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 Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
- Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
- City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
- Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
- City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
- Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Zagreb $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Zagreb, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Zagreb 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Zagreb?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb in the Summer?
Both Zagreb 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, many visitors come to Zagreb in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is a little warmer than Zagreb in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Zagreb. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Zagreb in the Autumn?
Both Zagreb 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. Also, most visitors come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Aqaba is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Zagreb. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Zagreb in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Zagreb. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Zagreb can be very cold. In January, Aqaba is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Zagreb in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Zagreb. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
Aqaba is much warmer than Zagreb in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Zagreb fluctuates around 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 Zagreb. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun.
Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Zagreb. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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