Cost of Living Comparison Between Amman and 'anjarah Cost of Living Comparison Between Amman and 'anjarah

😐 Solo nomad: Amman is 224.8% more expensive than 'anjarah without rent, and 162.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Amman is 255.9% more expensive than 'anjarah without rent, and 206.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.01 JOD 4.97
$3.46 JOD 2.45
102.60%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.41 JOD 34.33
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.99 JOD 4.96
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Cappuccino
$4.09 JOD 2.90
$2.17 JOD 1.54
88.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 JOD 0.37
$0.41 JOD 0.29
26.83%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 JOD 0.24
$0.34 JOD 0.24
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.58 JOD 3.95
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.97 JOD 4.94
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 JOD 1.00
$1.44 JOD 1.02
-2.08%
White Bread (500g)
$0.56 JOD 0.39
$0.29 JOD 0.21
93.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.69 JOD 1.20
$1.12 JOD 0.79
50.89%
Eggs
$2.54 JOD 1.80
$1.44 JOD 1.02
76.39%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.54 JOD 4.64
$5.72 JOD 4.05
14.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.48 JOD 4.59
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.62 JOD 8.24
$11.20 JOD 7.94
3.75%
Apples (1kg)
$2.07 JOD 1.47
$1.72 JOD 1.22
20.35%
Banana (1kg)
$1.77 JOD 1.25
$2.88 JOD 2.04
-38.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.46 JOD 1.04
$1.39 JOD 0.99
5.04%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.81 JOD 0.58
$0.68 JOD 0.48
19.12%
Potato (1kg)
$0.92 JOD 0.65
$1.04 JOD 0.74
-11.54%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 JOD 0.51
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 JOD 0.43
$0.36 JOD 0.26
69.44%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 JOD 0.41
$0.54 JOD 0.38
7.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.63 JOD 2.57
$3.60 JOD 2.55
0.83%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.81 JOD 14.76
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.79 JOD 3.39
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.27 JOD 3.74
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🚌 Getting Around
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.80 JOD 0.57
$0.34 JOD 0.24
135.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$43.08 JOD 30.54
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.74 JOD 0.53
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.45 JOD 1.03
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.19 JOD 5.10
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 JOD 1.04
$1.30 JOD 0.92
13.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.4K JOD 19.4K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.1K JOD 22.8K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$105 JOD 74.1
$60.9 JOD 43.21
71.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.77 JOD 11.89
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.79 JOD 22.54
$45.71 JOD 32.41
-30.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55.9 JOD 39.60
$28.47 JOD 20.19
96.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$42.60 JOD 30.20
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Cinema Ticket
$11.48 JOD 8.14
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 JOD 192
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,355 JOD 3,797
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.5 JOD 42.90
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$55.5 JOD 39.32
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$112 JOD 79.3
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.7 JOD 56.5
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$454 JOD 322
$143 JOD 101
218.42%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$291 JOD 206
$112 JOD 79.5
159.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$788 JOD 559
$210 JOD 149
275.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$536 JOD 380
$187 JOD 132
187.12%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,491 JOD 1,057
$329 JOD 233
353.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$968 JOD 687
$280 JOD 198
245.94%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Amman
'anjarah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$685 JOD 486
$926 JOD 656
-26.00%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
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Last update for Amman: March 1, 2026

Last update for 'anjarah: March 2, 2026

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