Cost of Living in Amman

Summary of cost of living in Amman, Jordan:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 56,078.7Kč (1,928.1JOD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 15,844.3Kč (544.8JOD), excluding rent.
  • Amman is 40.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Amman is, on average, 74.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 145.43 Kč 87.26-290.85
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 1,163.40 Kč 872.55-2,035.96
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 145.43 Kč 145.43-174.51
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 116.34 Kč 87.26-232.68
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 145.43 Kč 109.07-203.60
Cappuccino (regular) 86.01 Kč 58.17-145.43
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 10.24 Kč 7.27-20.36
Water (12 oz small bottle) 7.48 Kč 7.27-10.18
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 116.26 Kč 99.09-187.17
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 10.27 Kč 5.28-26.39
Rice (white), (1 lb) 15.69 Kč 6.60-23.75
Eggs (regular) (12) 50.25 Kč 26.76-101.22
Local Cheese (1 lb) 61.47 Kč 32.98-118.74
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 62.81 Kč 26.39-92.35
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 108.59 Kč 79.16-145.12
Apples (1 lb) 19.02 Kč 6.60-26.39
Banana (1 lb) 16.83 Kč 9.89-30.34
Oranges (1 lb) 13.13 Kč 6.60-26.39
Tomato (1 lb) 7.12 Kč 3.30-10.55
Potato (1 lb) 8.67 Kč 6.60-13.19
Onion (1 lb) 7.27 Kč 3.96-13.19
Lettuce (1 head) 13.15 Kč 7.27-23.27
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 12.19 Kč 8.73-17.45
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 436.28 Kč 232.68-581.70
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 91.48 Kč 58.17-145.43
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 101.31 Kč 58.17-174.51
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 74.17 Kč 72.71-87.26
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 16.00 Kč 14.54-29.09
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 872.55 Kč 436.28-1,163.40
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 14.54 Kč 10.18-29.09
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 46.81 Kč 36.36-93.62
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 145.43 Kč 87.26-203.60
Gasoline (1 gallon) 105.51 Kč 93.58-122.21
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 581,702.40 Kč 494,447.04-814,383.36
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 672,761.20 Kč 581,702.40-741,670.56
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 2,159.65 Kč 1,196.24-4,362.77
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 354.84 Kč 232.68-436.28
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 657.06 Kč 523.53-872.55
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 1,233.69 Kč 872.55-2,181.38
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 997.84 Kč 436.28-1,454.26
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 232.68 Kč 203.60-349.02
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 5,647.36 Kč 2,908.51-10,179.79
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 122,226.75 Kč 72,712.80-232,680.96
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,177.25 Kč 581.70-2,035.96
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 1,195.26 Kč 727.13-2,181.38
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 2,374.40 Kč 1,163.40-3,490.21
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 1,655.21 Kč 872.55-2,908.51
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 9,717.07 Kč 5,817.02-14,542.56
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 6,204.83 Kč 4,362.77-8,725.54
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 14,939.18 Kč 10,179.79-26,176.61
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 10,543.36 Kč 7,271.28-18,905.33
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,842.61 Kč 2,431.87-4,053.11
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,735.24 Kč 1,351.04-2,431.87
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 13,012.13 Kč
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 7.35 4.50-9.00

Prices in Amman

This city had 1590 entries in the past 12 months by 134 different contributors.
Last update: 3 September 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