Cost of Living Comparison Between Jordan and Lebanon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lebanon is 4.4% higher than in Jordan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lebanon is 12.2% higher than in Jordan | |
| Rent Prices in Lebanon are 61.4% higher than in Jordan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lebanon are 11.5% higher than in Jordan | |
| Groceries Prices in Lebanon are 5.3% lower than in Jordan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lebanon is 25.7% lower than in Jordan | |
Restaurants | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.00 JOD (5.64 $) |
7.09 JOD (10.00 $) |
+77.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
35.00 JOD (49.37 $) |
35.45 JOD (50.00 $) |
+1.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
5.00 JOD (7.05 $) |
5.67 JOD (8.00 $) |
+13.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.00 JOD (5.64 $) |
2.84 JOD (4.00 $) |
-29.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 JOD (7.05 $) |
3.54 JOD (5.00 $) |
-29.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.42 JOD (3.41 $) |
2.08 JOD (2.94 $) |
-13.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.33 JOD (0.47 $) |
1.15 JOD (1.63 $) |
+247.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.26 JOD (0.37 $) |
0.64 JOD (0.90 $) |
+146.5 % |
Markets | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.03 JOD (1.45 $) |
1.18 JOD (1.66 $) |
+14.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.35 JOD (0.49 $) |
0.48 JOD (0.67 $) |
+37.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.54 JOD (0.76 $) |
0.50 JOD (0.70 $) |
-7.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1.51 JOD (2.12 $) |
2.02 JOD (2.85 $) |
+34.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.10 JOD (2.96 $) |
2.73 JOD (3.85 $) |
+30.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.86 JOD (2.63 $) |
2.67 JOD (3.76 $) |
+43.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
3.74 JOD (5.28 $) |
3.55 JOD (5.00 $) |
-5.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.61 JOD (0.87 $) |
0.53 JOD (0.75 $) |
-13.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.54 JOD (0.76 $) |
0.43 JOD (0.61 $) |
-20.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.43 JOD (0.61 $) |
0.34 JOD (0.48 $) |
-20.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.24 JOD (0.34 $) |
0.33 JOD (0.47 $) |
+37.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.29 JOD (0.41 $) |
0.27 JOD (0.38 $) |
-6.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.24 JOD (0.34 $) |
0.32 JOD (0.45 $) |
+33.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.45 JOD (0.64 $) |
0.55 JOD (0.77 $) |
+20.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.42 JOD (0.59 $) |
0.47 JOD (0.66 $) |
+11.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15.00 JOD (21.16 $) |
4.96 JOD (7.00 $) |
-66.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
3.40 JOD (4.79 $) |
0.86 JOD (1.21 $) |
-74.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.76 JOD (5.31 $) |
1.42 JOD (2.01 $) |
-62.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.50 JOD (3.53 $) |
1.95 JOD (2.75 $) |
-22.0 % |
Transportation | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.55 JOD (0.78 $) |
1.06 JOD (1.50 $) |
+93.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
27.50 JOD (38.79 $) |
49.63 JOD (70.00 $) |
+80.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
0.50 JOD (0.71 $) |
3.54 JOD (5.00 $) |
+609.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 JOD (2.27 $) |
1.43 JOD (2.01 $) |
-11.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 JOD (7.05 $) |
15.95 JOD (22.50 $) |
+219.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.98 JOD (1.38 $) |
0.64 JOD (0.91 $) |
-34.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
18,500.00 JOD (26,093.09 $) |
21,270.00 JOD (30,000.00 $) |
+15.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
22,586.36 JOD (31,856.65 $) |
16,779.67 JOD (23,666.67 $) |
-25.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
68.73 JOD (96.94 $) |
120.37 JOD (169.77 $) |
+75.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
11.50 JOD (16.22 $) |
14.00 JOD (19.75 $) |
+21.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
22.43 JOD (31.64 $) |
26.50 JOD (37.37 $) |
+18.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
34.26 JOD (48.33 $) |
35.23 JOD (49.70 $) |
+2.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
30.61 JOD (43.18 $) |
15.36 JOD (21.67 $) |
-49.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
8.00 JOD (11.28 $) |
5.67 JOD (8.00 $) |
-29.1 % |
Childcare | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
170.50 JOD (240.48 $) |
229.77 JOD (324.07 $) |
+34.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
4,195.31 JOD (5,917.22 $) |
4,153.10 JOD (5,857.69 $) |
-1.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
34.53 JOD (48.70 $) |
39.75 JOD (56.07 $) |
+15.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
39.10 JOD (55.15 $) |
36.16 JOD (51.00 $) |
-7.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
72.03 JOD (101.60 $) |
75.20 JOD (106.07 $) |
+4.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
49.65 JOD (70.02 $) |
66.81 JOD (94.23 $) |
+34.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
235.62 JOD (332.33 $) |
376.96 JOD (531.69 $) |
+60.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
169.74 JOD (239.41 $) |
197.77 JOD (278.95 $) |
+16.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
409.29 JOD (577.27 $) |
811.43 JOD (1,144.47 $) |
+98.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
291.88 JOD (411.67 $) |
399.62 JOD (563.64 $) |
+36.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
80.68 JOD (113.80 $) |
130.09 JOD (183.48 $) |
+61.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
50.74 JOD (71.57 $) |
72.34 JOD (102.04 $) |
+42.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Jordan Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
480.49 JOD (677.70 $) |
400.35 JOD (564.67 $) |
-16.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.66 | 10.12 | +32.2 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 168 | 84 |
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