Cost of Living in Amman
Summary of cost of living in Amman, Jordan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,851.8 (JD2,021.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $798.6 (JD566.2), excluding rent.
- Amman is 50.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Amman is, on average, 85.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | JD5.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | JD47.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | JD5.25 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | JD6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | JD7.62 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | JD3.17 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | JD0.45 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | JD0.41 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | JD1.10 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | JD0.39 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | JD0.51 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | JD1.79 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | JD2.34 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | JD2.41 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | JD3.97 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | JD0.78 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | JD0.65 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | JD0.54 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | JD0.28 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | JD0.32 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | JD0.27 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | JD0.46 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | JD0.49 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | JD15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | JD3.60 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | JD3.69 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | JD2.75 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | JD0.55 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | JD30.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | JD0.42 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | JD1.61 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | JD5.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | JD1.07 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | JD20,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | JD24,457.14 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | JD99.11 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | JD11.53 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | JD22.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | JD42.40 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | JD22.58 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | JD8.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | JD265.16 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | JD5,910.73 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | JD42.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | JD54.42 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | JD89.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | JD55.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | JD300.46 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | JD190.46 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | JD512.31 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | JD310.83 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | JD111.48 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | JD67.86 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | JD487.36 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.94 | |
Prices in Amman
This city had 1053 entries in the past 12 months by 73 different contributors.
Last update: 11 June 2026
Last update: 11 June 2026
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Is 2000 Jordonian currency good for living and saving in Jordon for single person unmarried?
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
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 .
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
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
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