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

🙂 Solo nomad: Al Mafraq is 35.7% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 48.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Al Mafraq is 26.9% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 40.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.28 JOD 3.04
$7.13 JOD 5.05
-39.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.97 JOD 34.72
$50.0 JOD 35.47
-2.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.19 JOD 2.97
$6.99 JOD 4.96
-40.06%
Cappuccino
$1.37 JOD 0.97
$4.04 JOD 2.87
-66.09%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 JOD 0.26
$0.48 JOD 0.34
-22.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 JOD 0.24
$0.37 JOD 0.26
-8.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.72 JOD 4.06
$5.63 JOD 3.99
1.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.22 JOD 5.12
$6.94 JOD 4.92
4.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 JOD 0.77
$1.43 JOD 1.02
-23.78%
White Bread (500g)
$0.27 JOD 0.19
$0.51 JOD 0.36
-47.06%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.15 JOD 0.81
$1.62 JOD 1.15
-29.01%
Eggs
$1.22 JOD 0.87
$2.55 JOD 1.81
-52.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.58 JOD 3.95
$6.79 JOD 4.81
-17.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.45 JOD 2.45
$6.48 JOD 4.59
-46.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.82 JOD 3.42
$11.61 JOD 8.23
-58.48%
Apples (1kg)
$0.74 JOD 0.52
$2.04 JOD 1.45
-63.73%
Banana (1kg)
$0.84 JOD 0.59
$1.71 JOD 1.21
-50.88%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.38 JOD 0.98
$1.47 JOD 1.04
-6.12%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.36 JOD 0.26
$0.80 JOD 0.57
-55.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.82 JOD 0.58
$0.92 JOD 0.65
-10.87%
Onion (1kg)
$0.54 JOD 0.38
$0.74 JOD 0.52
-27.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.60 JOD 0.43
$0.61 JOD 0.43
-1.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.40 JOD 0.28
$0.58 JOD 0.41
-31.03%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.34 JOD 2.37
$3.50 JOD 2.48
-4.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.88 JOD 14.81
$20.87 JOD 14.80
0.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.77 JOD 3.38
$4.76 JOD 3.38
0.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.29 JOD 3.75
$5.57 JOD 3.95
-5.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 JOD 0.26
$0.76 JOD 0.54
-52.63%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$42.16 JOD 29.89
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.74 JOD 0.52
$0.70 JOD 0.49
5.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.43 JOD 1.01
$1.39 JOD 0.99
2.88%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.96 JOD 4.93
$6.85 JOD 4.86
1.61%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 JOD 1.03
$1.44 JOD 1.02
1.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.4K JOD 19.4K
$27.7K JOD 19.6K
-1.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.5K JOD 23.0K
$32.2K JOD 22.9K
0.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 JOD 73.6
$107 JOD 75.6
-2.57%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.93 JOD 12.00
$16.81 JOD 11.92
0.71%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.54 JOD 20.24
$32.41 JOD 22.98
-11.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.53 JOD 20.23
$53.9 JOD 38.22
-47.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$43.16 JOD 30.60
-
Cinema Ticket
$11.35 JOD 8.05
$11.07 JOD 7.85
2.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$70.4 JOD 49.94
$278 JOD 197
-74.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,346 JOD 3,790
$5,386 JOD 3,819
-0.75%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.47 JOD 20.18
$61.8 JOD 43.84
-53.96%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$49.74 JOD 35.26
$55.5 JOD 39.37
-10.41%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$115 JOD 81.4
$113 JOD 80.2
1.59%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$42.00 JOD 29.77
$80.6 JOD 57.2
-47.91%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$69.6 JOD 49.35
$461 JOD 327
-84.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$296 JOD 210
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 JOD 199
$769 JOD 545
-63.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$143 JOD 101
$536 JOD 380
-73.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,487 JOD 1,055
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$965 JOD 684
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Mafraq
Amman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,035 JOD 734
$687 JOD 487
50.69%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
7.27
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Last update for Al Mafraq: April 13, 2026

Last update for Amman: April 11, 2026

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