Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Mafraq and Amman Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Mafraq and Amman

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Al Mafraq is 26.7% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 46% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Al Mafraq is 32.1% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 38.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.34 JODĀ 3.07
$7.01 JODĀ 4.97
-38.09%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.0 JODĀ 35.45
$48.41 JODĀ 34.33
3.28%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.35 JODĀ 3.08
$6.99 JODĀ 4.96
-37.77%
Cappuccino
$1.38 JODĀ 0.98
$4.09 JODĀ 2.90
-66.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 JODĀ 0.24
$0.52 JODĀ 0.37
-36.54%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 JODĀ 0.26
$0.34 JODĀ 0.24
5.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.66 JODĀ 4.02
$5.58 JODĀ 3.95
1.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.13 JODĀ 5.06
$6.97 JODĀ 4.94
2.30%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.04 JODĀ 0.74
$1.41 JODĀ 1.00
-26.24%
White Bread (500g)
$0.29 JODĀ 0.21
$0.56 JODĀ 0.39
-48.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.10 JODĀ 0.78
$1.69 JODĀ 1.20
-34.91%
Eggs
$1.21 JODĀ 0.86
$2.54 JODĀ 1.80
-52.36%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.61 JODĀ 3.97
$6.54 JODĀ 4.64
-14.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.59 JODĀ 2.54
$6.48 JODĀ 4.59
-44.60%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.84 JODĀ 3.43
$11.62 JODĀ 8.24
-58.35%
Apples (1kg)
$0.70 JODĀ 0.49
$2.07 JODĀ 1.47
-66.18%
Banana (1kg)
$0.88 JODĀ 0.62
$1.77 JODĀ 1.25
-50.28%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.40 JODĀ 0.99
$1.46 JODĀ 1.04
-4.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.34 JODĀ 0.24
$0.81 JODĀ 0.58
-58.02%
Potato (1kg)
$0.81 JODĀ 0.58
$0.92 JODĀ 0.65
-11.96%
Onion (1kg)
$0.54 JODĀ 0.38
$0.73 JODĀ 0.51
-26.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.60 JODĀ 0.43
$0.61 JODĀ 0.43
-1.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.40 JODĀ 0.29
$0.58 JODĀ 0.41
-31.03%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.48 JODĀ 2.47
$3.63 JODĀ 2.57
-4.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.90 JODĀ 14.82
$20.81 JODĀ 14.76
0.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.81 JODĀ 3.41
$4.79 JODĀ 3.39
0.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.49 JODĀ 3.89
$5.27 JODĀ 3.74
4.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 JODĀ 0.26
$0.80 JODĀ 0.57
-55.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$43.08 JODĀ 30.54
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.69 JODĀ 0.49
$0.74 JODĀ 0.53
-6.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.38 JODĀ 0.98
$1.45 JODĀ 1.03
-4.83%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.95 JODĀ 4.93
$7.19 JODĀ 5.10
-3.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.41 JODĀ 1.00
$1.47 JODĀ 1.04
-4.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.3K JODĀ 19.3K
$27.4K JODĀ 19.4K
-0.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.9K JODĀ 23.3K
$32.1K JODĀ 22.8K
2.40%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$103 JODĀ 73.3
$105 JODĀ 74.1
-1.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.32 JODĀ 12.28
$16.77 JODĀ 11.89
3.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.96 JODĀ 19.83
$31.79 JODĀ 22.54
-12.05%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.86 JODĀ 19.75
$55.9 JODĀ 39.60
-50.13%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$42.60 JODĀ 30.20
-
Cinema Ticket
$11.46 JODĀ 8.12
$11.48 JODĀ 8.14
-0.17%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$69.9 JODĀ 49.55
$270 JODĀ 192
-74.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,334 JODĀ 3,782
$5,355 JODĀ 3,797
-0.39%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.59 JODĀ 20.27
$60.5 JODĀ 42.90
-52.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$48.84 JODĀ 34.63
$55.5 JODĀ 39.32
-11.94%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$113 JODĀ 80.1
$112 JODĀ 79.3
1.05%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$41.82 JODĀ 29.65
$79.7 JODĀ 56.5
-47.55%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$71.3 JODĀ 50.6
$454 JODĀ 322
-84.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$291 JODĀ 206
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$284 JODĀ 202
$788 JODĀ 559
-63.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$142 JODĀ 101
$536 JODĀ 380
-73.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,491 JODĀ 1,057
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$968 JODĀ 687
-
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,033 JODĀ 733
$685 JODĀ 486
50.86%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
7.27
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Last update for Al Mafraq: February 28, 2026

Last update for Amman: March 1, 2026

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