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🇯🇴Cost of Living in Amman

Jordan · Population: 4,200,000 · Cost Index: 42/100

Cost of Living in Amman

Jordan · Asia

Amman is the capital of Jordan, a modern city built on ancient hills with Roman ruins, bustling souks, and a thriving food scene. It offers moderate living costs by Middle Eastern standards and serves as a gateway to Petra and the Dead Sea.

4,200,000

Population

42

Cost Index

65

Safety Index

52

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,200 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $545.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$450.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$280.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$900.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$550.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $5.13
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$4.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$28.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.50
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.40
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.80
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$5.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50

Transportation

Avg: $7.57
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$35.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.50
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.70
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.55
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10

Utilities

Avg: $43.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$85.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$15.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$30.00

Healthcare

Avg: $17.33
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$20.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$25.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$7.00

Entertainment

Avg: $12.50
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$35.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$7.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.00
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.00

Clothing

Avg: $45.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$45.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$25.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$65.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
JOD
Language
Arabic
Cost Index
42/100
Safety Index
65/100
Quality of Life
52/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.