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How much did it cost? – Jordan


Here’s a complete breakdown of costs per person for all the nine days of our trip to Jordan.

Places to visit: Aqaba, Petra (Wadi Musa), Wadi Rum, Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo and Dead Sea
Modes of transport: Airlines, Bus, Taxi
Who: Two backpackers
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD), US Dollar (USD)

Note: International flights in and out of Jordan are NOT included in the costs.
All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = JOD 0.75. Each cost is for one adult.

Day 1 – Aqaba

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What Cost Notes
Jerusalem Hostel $123 For 1 person, 2 nights
Snacks at bus-stop ILS 29 or $7.40 For 1 person. Coffee and bagel
Jerusalem to Eilat ILS 78 or $20 For 1 person, one way
Taxi from Eilot to Israel-Jordan border ILS 20 or $5 Negotiable, but mostly fixed
Israel Exit Fee ILS 103 or $26.20 Mandatory
Taxi from Jordan border to South Beach, Aqaba JOD 20 or $28.20 Negotiable and can be low per person in a group
Dinner at Darna Restaurant/Resort JOD 20 or $28.20 For 2 persons
Total Costs $213.90 Per person
Overall Costs $213.90 Per person

 

Day 2 – Aqaba

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What Cost Notes
Taxi from Res Sea Dive Center to city center JOD 3 or $4.20 For 2 persons
Lunch – Kabob & Shawrma JOD 5.30 or $7.50 For 2 persons
Sweets at Hani Ali JOD 2.70 or $3.80 For 2 persons, sampling of 5 sweets and 1 Turkish coffee
Hookah JOD 3 or $4.20 For 2 persons, 2 hookahs
Flag of Jordan JOD 10 or $14.10 Souvenir
Taxi from city center to Red Sea Dive Center JOD 6 or $8.40 For 2 persons
Total Costs $27.75 Per person
Overall Costs $241.65 Per person

 

Day 3 – Aqaba, Petra (Wadi Musa)

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What Cost Notes
Bus from Aqaba to Wadi Musa JOD 10 or $14.20 For 2 persons
Bus from Wadi Musa bus station to Saba’a Hostel JOD 2 or $2.80 For 2 persons
Lunch at Al-Arabia JOD 7.50 or $10.60 For 2 persons
Juice JOD 1.50 or $2.10 For 2 persons
Red Sea Dive Center JOD 106 or $149.80 For 2 nights, 2 persons, including drinking water & scuba diving
Total Costs $89.75 Per person
Overall Costs $331.40 Per person

 

Day 4 – Petra (Wadi Musa)

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What Cost Notes
Petra Entry JOD 100 or $141.20 For 2 persons
Water & Refreshments JOD 4 or $5.60 For 2 persons
Dinner at Al-Wadi JOD 15 or $21.10 For 2 persons
Juice & Hookah JOD 12 or $16.90 For 2 persons
Total Costs $92.45 Per person
Overall Costs $423.85 Per person

 

Day 5 – Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum

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What Cost Notes
Saba’a Hotel, Wadi Musa JOD 50.50 or $71.25 For 2 persons, two nights, including lunch for Petra & water
Bus to Wadi Rum JOD 6 or $8.50 For 1 person
Wadi Rum Entry JOD 5 or $7 For 1 person
Bedouin Adventures JOD 65 or $91.75 For 1 person
Total Costs $142.85 Per person
Overall Costs $566.70 Per person

 

Day 6 – Wadi Rum to Aqaba to Amman

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What Cost Notes
Taxi from Wadi Rum to Aqaba JOD 20 or $28.25 For 2 persons
Bus from Aqaba to Amman JOD 8 or $11.30 For 1 person (JETT bus)
Lunch at Bab Al Hara JOD 11.70 or $16.50 For 2 persons
Taxi from JETT station to Hotel JOD 3 or $4.25 For 2 persons
Musical instrument Oud JOD 90 or $127 For 1 person
Total Costs $162.90 Per person
Overall Costs $729.60 Per person

 

Day 7 – Madaba, Mount Nebo, Dead Sea

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What Cost Notes
Taxi to Dead Sea, Madaba & Mt. Nebo JOD 40 or $56.45 For 2 persons
Greek Orthodox Church Entrance Fee JOD 1 or $1.40 For 1 person
Mount Nebo Entrance Fee JOD 1 or $1.40 For 1 person
Dead Sea Entrance Fee JOD 16 or $22.60 For 1 person
Lunch at Cairo Restaurant JOD 11.70 or $16.50 For 2 persons
Mud at Dead Sea JOD 3 or $4.20 For 1 person
Mosaic Art at Jordan Jewel JOD 60 or $84.70 For 1 person
Coffee & Hookah at Books@Cafe JOD 18 or $25.40 For 2 persons
Total Costs $163.45 Per person
Overall Costs $893.05 Per person

 

Day 8 – Jerash

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What Cost Notes
Taxi from Amman city center to Trababour bus station JOD 2 or $2.80 For 1 person
Bus to Jerash JOD 0.750 or $1 For 1 person
Bus to Amman JOD 0.750 or $1 For 1 person
Taxi from Trababour bus station to Amman city center JOD 1.75 or $2.45 For 1 person
Lunch at Hashim Restaurant JOD 4.50 or $6.35 For 2 persons
Dinner & drinks at Books@Cafe JOD 12 or $17 For 2 persons
Total Costs $18.90 Per person
Overall Costs $911.95 Per person

 

Day 9 – Amman

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What Cost Notes
Abbasi Palace Hotel JOD 60 or $84.80 For 2 persons, 2 nights, incl. water & breakfast
Taxi from Roman Theater to Citadel JOD 0.750 or $1 For 2 persons
Citadel Entrance Fee JOD 2 or $2.80 For 1 person, including museum
Roman Theater Entrance Fee JOD 1 or $1.40 For 1 person, including museum
Taxi from city center to Airport JOD 20 or $28.25 For 2 persons
Meal at Rama Shawerma at Queen Aila Airport JOD 9.50 or $13.40 For 2 persons
Total Costs $67.90 Per person
Overall Costs $979.85 Per person

 

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