Which place is cheaper, Munich or Petra?
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 Petra or Munich?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Munich can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Munich?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Munich $197
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Munich is $197. 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 Petra and Munich in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Munich $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Munich $210
Compare Hotels in Petra and Munich
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Munich? 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Munich Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Munich $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $140
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway$2.70
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Inner District Subway Day Pass$6.10
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City transport day ticket$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- Airport Transfer by Bus: $15
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport to Munich Central Station: $16
- Shared Departure Transfer: Munich Central Station to Munich Airport: $16
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich - Arrival Private Transfer: $111
- Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
- Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van: $117
- Airport transfer: $117
- Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Car: $132
- Private Transfer to/from Munich Airport (MUC): $139
- Private Airport Transfer from Munich International Airport (MUC) to City Center Munich: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Munich?
Prices for flights to both Munich and Petra 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 dayPetra $66Munich $55
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst$5.87
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)$2.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $51
- Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $52
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
- Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $66
- Munich Food Tour : True Bavarian Full Meal with Drinks: $70
- Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $85
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $87
- Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Munich $34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- Hike Tour of Petra: $10
- 3-Hour Private Petra Tour: Exclusive Classical Guided Experience: $55
- Private Guided Tour in Petra with licensed guide: $70
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $100
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- From Petra Wadi Rum Private 8 hours roundtrip tour : $140
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance$4.69
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Munich Zoo Entrance$11
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour$16
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)$28
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.52
- A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Munich With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour: $6.93
- Friendship Quest in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
- Munich Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Munich Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Audio City Tour in Munich: $9.56
- Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Munich’s Third Reich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- German Wine Self-Guided Tour in Munich's Old Town Wine Bars: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Munich $43
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus$14
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
- Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $34
- Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
- English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $41
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
- South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $46
- Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $56
- Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $65
- Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
- Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $81
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $316
- Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Munich, we can see that Munich is more expensive. And not only is Petra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Munich 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 Petra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Petra 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich than you might in Petra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Munich Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Munich?
Munich has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Munich, 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 Petra or Munich?
Munich has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Munich in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Munich. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, many travelers come to Munich for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is much warmer than Munich in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Munich fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Munich this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Munich during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Munich. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Munich receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Munich 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Petra or Munich in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Munich. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Munich in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Petra is much warmer than Munich. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Munich averages at about 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Munich. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 115 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Munich. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Munich receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Munich 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Petra or Munich in the Winter?
Both Munich and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Munich for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Munich can be very cold during winter. In January, Petra is generally much warmer than Munich. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Munich fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Munich during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 30 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives more rain than Munich. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Munich receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Munich -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Petra or Munich in the Spring?
Both Munich and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Munich because of the activities around the city.
Petra is much warmer than Munich in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Munich fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Munich. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 172 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Munich. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Munich receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Munich 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Munich and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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