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 $2,787.8 (JD1,976.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $780.2 (JD553.1), excluding rent.
  • Amman is 38.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Amman is, on average, 73.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant JD5.00 3.00-10.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) JD42.50 30.00-65.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) JD5.00 5.00-6.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) JD6.00 3.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) JD7.50 7.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) JD3.18 1.25-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) JD0.39 0.25-1.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) JD0.38 0.25-1.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) JD1.08 1.00-1.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) JD0.39 0.23-0.91
White Rice (1 lb) JD0.53 0.32-0.82
Eggs (12, Large Size) JD1.74 1.10-3.90
Local Cheese (1 lb) JD2.24 0.91-4.08
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) JD2.41 0.91-3.18
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) JD3.93 2.27-5.90
Apples (1 lb) JD0.78 0.45-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) JD0.65 0.45-1.04
Oranges (1 lb) JD0.51 0.23-1.02
Tomatoes (1 lb) JD0.28 0.16-0.45
Potatoes (1 lb) JD0.33 0.23-0.45
Onions (1 lb) JD0.26 0.14-0.45
Lettuce (1 Head) JD0.47 0.25-1.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) JD0.49 0.30-1.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) JD15.00 10.00-23.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) JD3.37 2.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) JD3.52 2.00-7.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) JD2.75 2.50-3.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) JD0.55 0.50-1.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) JD30.00 15.00-30.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) JD0.42 0.35-1.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) JD1.61 1.45-3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) JD5.00 2.00-7.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) JD1.04 0.85-1.20
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) JD21,000.00 18,000.00-28,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) JD23,962.50 22,000.00-25,500.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) JD95.27 50.00-150.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) JD11.53 7.50-15.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) JD22.59 18.00-30.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership JD42.40 25.00-75.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) JD22.58 10.00-40.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) JD8.00 8.00-10.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child JD253.26 120.00-915.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child JD6,416.31 3,000.00-12,133.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) JD45.59 15.00-70.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) JD52.71 20.00-80.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) JD86.86 50.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes JD56.92 30.00-85.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre JD309.75 200.00-500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre JD200.38 120.00-400.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre JD500.59 350.00-1,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre JD360.59 250.00-800.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre JD111.48 60.39-166.30
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre JD68.16 37.16-85.28
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) JD495.19
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.20 4.50-9.00

Prices in Amman

This city had 1056 entries in the past 12 months by 71 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2026
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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