Cost of Living in Amman

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Summary of cost of living in Amman, Jordan:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,709.9$ (1,921.3JOD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 751.6$ (532.9JOD), excluding rent.
  • Amman is 38.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Amman is, on average, 73.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 7.05 $ 4.23-14.10
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 56.42 $ 35.26-98.73
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7.05 $ 7.05-8.46
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.64 $ 4.23-11.28
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.05 $ 5.29-9.87
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.11 $ 1.41-7.05
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.51 $ 0.35-0.99
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.36 $ 0.35-0.49
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.52 $ 1.41-2.40
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.51 $ 0.26-1.28
White Rice (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.32-1.15
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.37 $ 1.30-5.08
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.81 $ 1.28-5.76
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.96 $ 1.28-4.48
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.36 $ 3.84-7.04
Apples (1 lb) 0.96 $ 0.32-1.28
Bananas (1 lb) 0.83 $ 0.48-1.28
Oranges (1 lb) 0.64 $ 0.32-1.28
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.35 $ 0.16-0.58
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.42 $ 0.32-0.64
Onions (1 lb) 0.34 $ 0.19-0.64
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.63 $ 0.35-1.41
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.60 $ 0.42-1.06
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 21.16 $ 11.28-35.26
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.93 $ 2.82-7.05
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.22 $ 2.82-9.87
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.67 $ 3.53-4.23
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.78 $ 0.71-1.41
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 42.31 $ 21.16-56.42
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.71 $ 0.49-1.41
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.27 $ 1.76-4.54
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 7.05 $ 5.08-9.87
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.37 $ 1.13-1.57
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 27,150.92 $ 22,567.00-39,492.24
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 33,356.84 $ 29,619.18-35,543.02
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 112.05 $ 58.01-211.57
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 17.05 $ 11.28-21.16
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 32.72 $ 28.21-45.13
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 59.99 $ 35.26-112.83
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 50.66 $ 21.16-70.52
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 11.28 $ 9.87-14.10
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 301.69 $ 141.04-587.68
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 6,806.92 $ 3,526.09-16,925.25
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 55.78 $ 21.16-98.73
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 62.06 $ 28.21-105.78
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 114.50 $ 56.42-169.25
Men's Leather Business Shoes 78.68 $ 42.31-141.04
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 450.73 $ 282.09-705.22
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 298.54 $ 211.57-493.65
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 734.60 $ 493.65-1,269.39
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 512.75 $ 352.61-987.31
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 131.99 $ 98.27-196.55
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 80.62 $ 58.96-117.93
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 674.08 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.04 4.50-9.00

Prices in Amman

This city had 1711 entries in the past 12 months by 140 different contributors.
Last update: 30 November 2025
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12 Comments so far
You below on Feb 16, 2025:
We support the gaza genocide, less muslims better planet. Simple
Ali on Jul 24, 2024:
Hi,

Is 2000 Jordonian currency good for living and saving in Jordon for single person unmarried?
Yazan on Jul 15, 2023:
Most of the listed prices seem to reflect the current status except for fruits and vegetables as they can range from 0.5JD-2JD per kilo depending on season and where you shop.

As for rent, it's not hard to find a studio apartment for 130-200 JD per month.
As for a 3 bedroom apartment, expect something around 220-350 JD per month.

Buying is different but it'll something around 500-600 JD per square meter
Yousef Lahham on Jan 08, 2023:
Health care and education, whether for children or for university, are quite expensive in Jordan and can account for at least 30% of monthly expenses.
Yousef Lahham on Jan 05, 2023:
I looked through the prices in the list above, and I believe they are current and accurate. The cost of fruits and vegetables fluctuates, but only briefly and generally.
Hacı Gültekin on Aug 16, 2022:
I think these prices for 2021 years. Nowadays we are looking 2 bedrooms home and they are requesting monthly costs approximately 500 jod.
Khaled on Jan 26, 2022:
I believe the estimates mentioned are quiet fair and reasonable, noting that this estimate does not include Rent nor School fees.
emad on Nov 02, 2021:
i think its too much .
I'm Jordanian but i live out of jordan .i want to say , if you make 1500jd monthly in jordan that's good to live in amman but not in all area .some area you have to pay too much for rent .
in jordan 60% people make around $750 monthly also some family have 4 kids .
jordan is beautiful country also nice people .
welcome to jordan .
bashir on Sep 11, 2021:
Iam a student here in amman and i spent aprox 300 jod a month without rent btw i spend alot of money on takeaways and fancy coffee houses
renting a one bedroom apartment for 180 jod with Utilities its gonna be 220 jod
so as a single with a 550 jod you can live comfortably in amman renting
Cj on Jul 31, 2021:
@ Hussam alSharif

There are at least two countries I left Jordan for trying a better life and one was worst than the other. Not safe, expensive, and very very aggressive.

@ Rebecca

Those costs are accurate. You can find the Bedouin that go through parts of Amman that have cheaper milks and cheese, just remember to b ok il it first. You can keep chickens in most Amman neighborhoods, just not rooster
Pam on Apr 28, 2021:
Hello everyone,

I will be moving to Amman for work. Is salary JOD 1200 good for 2 adult. Also is it advisable to stay away from city as i heard the traffic is not so good in Amman.
Initially will be looking for Air BNB and then looking for a permanent place to live. Need help

Thanks in Advance
Regards
Rebecca on Apr 18, 2021:
Can someone who lives in Amman concur to the prices listed above, please. I'm mainly interested in average cost for rice, milk, eggs, meat , utilities and rent. Thanks