Cost of Living Comparison Between 'ajlun and Az-zarqa' Cost of Living Comparison Between 'ajlun and Az-zarqa'

😐 Solo nomad: 'ajlun is 39.7% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 26.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: 'ajlun is 53.4% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 29.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.11 JOD 5.03
$4.31 JOD 3.05
64.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.1 JOD 35.45
$25.43 JOD 18
96.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.98 JOD 4.94
$5.79 JOD 4.1
20.55%
Cappuccino
$4.06 JOD 2.88
$0.8 JOD 0.56
407.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 JOD 0.26
$0.45 JOD 0.32
-20.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 JOD 0.26
$0.34 JOD 0.24
8.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.59 JOD 3.95
$4.14 JOD 2.93
35.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.25 JOD 5.13
$7.25 JOD 5.13
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.42 JOD 1.01
$1.39 JOD 0.98
2.16%
White Bread (500g)
$0.55 JOD 0.39
$0.51 JOD 0.36
7.84%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.69 JOD 1.19
$1.69 JOD 1.2
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Eggs
$2.47 JOD 1.75
$1.83 JOD 1.3
34.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.46 JOD 4.57
$6.49 JOD 4.59
-0.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.73 JOD 4.76
$4.44 JOD 3.14
51.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.5 JOD 8.14
$9.5 JOD 6.72
21.05%
Apples (1kg)
$1.15 JOD 0.81
$1.57 JOD 1.11
-26.75%
Banana (1kg)
$1.11 JOD 0.78
$1.39 JOD 0.98
-20.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.1 JOD 0.78
$1.04 JOD 0.74
5.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.82 JOD 0.58
$0.77 JOD 0.54
6.49%
Potato (1kg)
$0.83 JOD 0.59
$0.79 JOD 0.56
5.06%
Onion (1kg)
$0.74 JOD 0.53
$0.73 JOD 0.52
1.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.64 JOD 0.46
$0.52 JOD 0.37
23.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.63 JOD 0.45
$0.51 JOD 0.36
23.53%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.5 JOD 2.48
$3.44 JOD 2.44
1.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.93 JOD 14.82
$6.93 JOD 4.91
202.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.69 JOD 3.32
$4.16 JOD 2.94
12.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.27 JOD 3.73
$4.21 JOD 2.98
25.18%
🚌 Getting Around
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.54 JOD 0.38
$0.61 JOD 0.43
-11.48%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$21.48 JOD 15.2
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73 JOD 0.52
$0.74 JOD 0.52
-1.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.43 JOD 1.01
$0.92 JOD 0.65
55.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.85 JOD 4.85
$5.05 JOD 3.58
35.64%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.41 JOD 1
$1.4 JOD 0.99
0.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K JOD 19.1K
$26.6K JOD 18.9K
1.27%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.5K JOD 23K
$27.7K JOD 19.6K
17.15%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$49.09 JOD 34.75
$99.3 JOD 70.3
-50.57%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.06 JOD 9.95
$13.24 JOD 9.37
6.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.77 JOD 20.36
$23.47 JOD 16.61
22.58%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$29.47 JOD 20.86
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$9.07 JOD 6.42
-
Cinema Ticket
$11.42 JOD 8.08
$10.11 JOD 7.16
12.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$273 JOD 193
$82.3 JOD 58.3
231.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,426 JOD 3,840
$2,804 JOD 1,985
93.49%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$62.1 JOD 43.93
$22.35 JOD 15.82
177.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$56.9 JOD 40.25
$26.1 JOD 18.47
117.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$115 JOD 81.1
$45.48 JOD 32.19
151.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.3 JOD 56.2
$57.3 JOD 40.58
38.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$285 JOD 202
$163 JOD 115
75.57%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$214 JOD 151
$123 JOD 87.4
73.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$422 JOD 299
$269 JOD 191
56.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$285 JOD 202
$227 JOD 161
25.57%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$555 JOD 393
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$349 JOD 247
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💵 Salaries & Financials
'ajlun
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$697 JOD 493
$554 JOD 392
25.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
7.27
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Last update for 'ajlun: October 28, 2025

Last update for Az-zarqa': October 28, 2025

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