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

😐 Solo nomad: Amman is 62% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 62.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Amman is 68.3% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 65.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.07 JOD 5
$4.31 JOD 3.05
64.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.55 JOD 34.36
$25.43 JOD 18
90.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.11 JOD 5.03
$5.79 JOD 4.1
22.80%
Cappuccino
$4.09 JOD 2.89
$0.8 JOD 0.56
411.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 JOD 0.37
$0.45 JOD 0.32
15.56%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 JOD 0.27
$0.34 JOD 0.24
11.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.78 JOD 4.09
$4.14 JOD 2.93
39.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.94 JOD 4.91
$7.25 JOD 5.13
-4.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.48 JOD 1.05
$1.39 JOD 0.98
6.47%
White Bread (500g)
$0.55 JOD 0.39
$0.51 JOD 0.36
7.84%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.64 JOD 1.16
$1.69 JOD 1.2
-2.96%
Eggs
$2.54 JOD 1.8
$1.83 JOD 1.3
38.80%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.57 JOD 4.65
$6.49 JOD 4.59
1.23%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.42 JOD 4.54
$4.44 JOD 3.14
44.59%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.67 JOD 8.26
$9.5 JOD 6.72
22.84%
Apples (1kg)
$2 JOD 1.42
$1.57 JOD 1.11
27.39%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 JOD 1.2
$1.39 JOD 0.98
21.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.42 JOD 1.01
$1.04 JOD 0.74
36.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.76 JOD 0.54
$0.77 JOD 0.54
-1.30%
Potato (1kg)
$0.92 JOD 0.65
$0.79 JOD 0.56
16.46%
Onion (1kg)
$0.74 JOD 0.52
$0.73 JOD 0.52
1.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.6 JOD 0.43
$0.52 JOD 0.37
15.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.59 JOD 0.42
$0.51 JOD 0.36
15.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.51 JOD 2.49
$3.44 JOD 2.44
2.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.75 JOD 14.69
$6.93 JOD 4.91
199.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.81 JOD 3.4
$4.16 JOD 2.94
15.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.54 JOD 3.92
$4.21 JOD 2.98
31.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.76 JOD 0.54
$0.61 JOD 0.43
24.59%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.75 JOD 29.55
$21.48 JOD 15.2
94.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.7 JOD 0.49
$0.74 JOD 0.52
-5.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.38 JOD 0.98
$0.92 JOD 0.65
50.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.14 JOD 5.05
$5.05 JOD 3.58
41.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.39 JOD 0.98
$1.4 JOD 0.99
-0.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.6K JOD 19.5K
$26.6K JOD 18.9K
3.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.5K JOD 23K
$27.7K JOD 19.6K
17.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$107 JOD 75.4
$99.3 JOD 70.3
7.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.78 JOD 11.87
$13.24 JOD 9.37
26.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.28 JOD 22.14
$23.47 JOD 16.61
33.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$53.9 JOD 38.14
$29.47 JOD 20.86
82.83%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$43.23 JOD 30.6
$9.07 JOD 6.42
376.63%
Cinema Ticket
$11.35 JOD 8.04
$10.11 JOD 7.16
12.27%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$278 JOD 197
$82.3 JOD 58.3
237.35%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,422 JOD 3,838
$2,804 JOD 1,985
93.36%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$62.3 JOD 44.1
$22.35 JOD 15.82
178.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$55.7 JOD 39.39
$26.1 JOD 18.47
113.22%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$112 JOD 79.6
$45.48 JOD 32.19
147.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.9 JOD 56.6
$57.3 JOD 40.58
39.38%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$471 JOD 333
$163 JOD 115
189.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$302 JOD 214
$123 JOD 87.4
144.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$776 JOD 549
$269 JOD 191
188.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$539 JOD 382
$227 JOD 161
137.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,467 JOD 1,038
$555 JOD 393
164.16%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$919 JOD 650
$349 JOD 247
162.99%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Amman
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$648 JOD 459
$554 JOD 392
17.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
7.27
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Last update for Amman: October 28, 2025

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

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