Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
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 Paris can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Paris $311
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, while the average daily cost in Paris is $311. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Paris $180
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Paris $360
Compare Hotels in Petra and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Paris $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $219
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $140
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer from Ma'in Hotel to Aqaba Airport: $120
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Airport Transfer to and from Petra: $92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.51
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Train from Airport$11
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Metro tickets$7.98
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private round trip transfer from/to Paris airports: $24
- Private transfer from/to CDG, ORLY airports <=> DISNEYLAND: $24
- Private Transfer Service in Paris – Select Your Route: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer from Train Station to Hotel in Paris: $42
- Private Transfer Arrival and Departure Orly Airport ORY: $44
- CDG Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $45
- Shuttle Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport to Hotel/ Apartment: $47
- Paris Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $48
- Transfer From/To Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG): $48
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Private Departure Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Disneyland Paris to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports: $52
- Transfer From Paris City Center to Orly Airport (ORY): $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $66Paris $85
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 Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.39
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Breakfast$8.21
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Breakfast for 2$35
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Dinner on River Cruise$101
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Dinner$67
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $60
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $66
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $78
- Paris Food Tour: $82
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
- Paris Unlimited Brunch Cruise and Cooking Workshop: $94
- Private French Home Cooking Class in Paris with Local Chef Ioana: $99
- Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $102
- French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairing: $106
- Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise : $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Paris $89
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:
- 2-Day Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Adventure Tour: $220
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-Hour Private Petra Tour: Exclusive Classical Guided Experience: $55
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit: $99
- From Petra Wadi Rum Private 8 hours roundtrip tour : $140
- Hike Tour of Petra: $10
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour | Guide Sami Nawafleh: $225
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Secret Backdoor Tour: Hidden Gems & Exclusive Experience: $240
- Private Full Day Tour to Aqaba Red Sea from Petra Hotels: $200
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.87
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Paris Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.78
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.38
- Eiffel Tower Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- Paris WWII: Occupation & Liberation Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Paris Jewish Quarter Marais Smartphone GPSAPP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Champs Elysées Paris Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $8.35
- Latin Quarter, Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Paris Big Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Montmartre Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Paris Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour through Art and History: $8.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Paris $29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $18
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
- Paris Nation wine tasting: $47
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $59
- Paris New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $84
- The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $94
- Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $106
- Paris Amateur Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting : $114
- Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $114
- Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Paris, 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 Paris?
Paris 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 Paris in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Paris. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Paris because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Paris averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Paris. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Paris. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in July than Paris. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Petra or Paris in the Autumn?
Both Paris and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
In October, Petra is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Paris during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Paris. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Petra or Paris in the Winter?
Both Paris and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Paris. Petra is much warmer than Paris in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Paris. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in January than Paris. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Petra or Paris in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Paris. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Paris in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Paris averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Paris during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Paris. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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