As of November 12, 2026, the cheapest country to travel in Middle East at advisory Level 2 or better is Jordan, at about $103 per person per day mid-range. The best overall value on the Trip Arbitrage Index is Jordan, with a score of 52 out of 100.
| # | Country | Mid-range day | Lean / comfort | Real 12 mo | Index | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jordan Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, compact and well organized. | $103 | $46 / $227 | +1.0% | 52 | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
| 02 | Oman The Gulf without the glitz: wadis, forts and empty coast. | $124 | $57 / $279 | +0.6% | 50 | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
Daily costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights. Real 12 mo is the change in what a US dollar buys there after inflation in both countries. Switch currency on any country page. See the method.