Is Egypt or Jordan cheaper?

“Is Egypt cheaper or Jordan?” is one of the very common questions posed by tourists in the Middle East travel scenario. Basically, most people consider Egypt as a cheaper scenario with regard to daily help, accommodation, and basically travel itself. On the other side of the picture, both countries present a good side of value to whichever taste one subscribes to.

Cost of Accommodations

Time and tide wash away many things but leave the glories of writing behind. Luxury and so does the Nile Cruise are cheap for all-inclusives across Egypt compared to accommodation choices found in Jordan. To put it into some perspective, a five-star resort at Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada less than half the price of a five-star hotel-type resort in Amman or at the Dead Sea. Furthermore, middle-range and budget hotels are there in plenty in Egypt.

There are wonderful boutique hotels and retail-level resorts attached in Jordan, especially around Petra, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Algarve is, in fact, one of such options whose prices generally rise quite a bit during holidays ranking because of their limited supply and high demand from travelers.

Food and Dining

Egyptian food is sumptuous, and well within one’s purchasing power! That is to say, street food of Kocchari, falafel and shawarma may run to only a couple of dollars, and even finer restaurants in Cairo or Luxor may be more affordable than those in Jordan.
In Jordan, food is a bit expensive, especially in tourist areas like Petra, but step out of the main tourist streets, and you have a good chance of getting a mansaf or a mezze platter for a fair price.

Transportation

In Egypt, going around by means of domestic flights, trains, or private drivers are cheaper than in Jordan. Taxis and also ride apps are usually cheaper down in Egypt, though. In Jordan, public transport is few and far between, whereas private transfers tend to be expensive, more so for distances between attractions.

Entrance Fees

This is one place where Jordan is usually thought of as a little bit more on the expensive side. The price for a day at Petra is definitely a lot higher than a ticket into any of the Egyptian sites, including the Pyramids of Giza or even the temp…

The Jordan tourism authorities have come up with a tourist pass that allows entrance into several sites in Jordan at a cheaper price.

Final Verdict

For anyone on a shoestring budget or wanting luxurious yet cheap vacations, Egypt is usually considered cheaper than Jordan. But these places promise the most memorable experiences – Egypt with its ancient wonders on the Nile, and Jordan with its majestic desert landscape finished by the Lost City of Petra. The finer choice, however, is decided by your inclination for doing things, the attractions that please you, and the level of comfort you require.