Cost of Living Comparison Between Amman and Ma'an Cost of Living Comparison Between Amman and Ma'an

😐 Solo nomad: Amman is 4.6% more expensive than Ma'an without rent, and 52.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Amman is 37.6% more expensive than Ma'an without rent, and 42.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.07 JOD 5
$7.22 JOD 5.11
-2.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.55 JOD 34.36
$48.81 JOD 34.55
-0.53%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.11 JOD 5.03
$7.22 JOD 5.11
-1.52%
Cappuccino
$4.09 JOD 2.89
$4.21 JOD 2.98
-2.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 JOD 0.37
$0.52 JOD 0.37
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 JOD 0.27
$0.38 JOD 0.27
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.78 JOD 4.09
$5.54 JOD 3.92
4.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.94 JOD 4.91
$7.19 JOD 5.09
-3.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.48 JOD 1.05
$1.46 JOD 1.04
1.37%
White Bread (500g)
$0.55 JOD 0.39
$0.55 JOD 0.39
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.64 JOD 1.16
$1.63 JOD 1.16
0.61%
Eggs
$2.54 JOD 1.8
$2.57 JOD 1.82
-1.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.57 JOD 4.65
$6.69 JOD 4.74
-1.79%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.42 JOD 4.54
$6.58 JOD 4.66
-2.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.67 JOD 8.26
$11.52 JOD 8.16
1.30%
Apples (1kg)
$2 JOD 1.42
$1.97 JOD 1.39
1.52%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 JOD 1.2
$1.72 JOD 1.21
-1.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.42 JOD 1.01
$1.4 JOD 0.99
1.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.76 JOD 0.54
$0.75 JOD 0.53
1.33%
Potato (1kg)
$0.92 JOD 0.65
$0.86 JOD 0.61
6.98%
Onion (1kg)
$0.74 JOD 0.52
$0.73 JOD 0.51
1.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.6 JOD 0.43
$0.61 JOD 0.43
-1.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.59 JOD 0.42
$0.63 JOD 0.45
-6.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.51 JOD 2.49
$3.61 JOD 2.55
-2.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$20.75 JOD 14.69
$20.74 JOD 14.68
0.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.81 JOD 3.4
$4.74 JOD 3.35
1.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.54 JOD 3.92
$5.34 JOD 3.78
3.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.76 JOD 0.54
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.75 JOD 29.55
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.7 JOD 0.49
$0.68 JOD 0.48
2.94%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.38 JOD 0.98
$1.39 JOD 0.98
-0.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.14 JOD 5.05
$6.85 JOD 4.85
4.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.39 JOD 0.98
$1.46 JOD 1.03
-4.79%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.6K JOD 19.5K
$27.3K JOD 19.3K
1.15%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.5K JOD 23K
$32.1K JOD 22.7K
1.13%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$107 JOD 75.4
$106 JOD 74.9
0.69%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.78 JOD 11.87
$17.01 JOD 12.04
-1.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.28 JOD 22.14
$31.99 JOD 22.65
-2.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$53.9 JOD 38.14
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$43.23 JOD 30.6
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$11.35 JOD 8.04
$11.47 JOD 8.12
-1.05%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$278 JOD 197
$280 JOD 198
-0.86%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,422 JOD 3,838
$5,320 JOD 3,766
1.91%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$62.3 JOD 44.1
$62 JOD 43.85
0.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$55.7 JOD 39.39
$56.4 JOD 39.89
-1.26%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$112 JOD 79.6
$113 JOD 80.2
-0.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.9 JOD 56.6
$81.4 JOD 57.6
-1.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$471 JOD 333
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$302 JOD 214
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$776 JOD 549
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$539 JOD 382
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,467 JOD 1,038
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$919 JOD 650
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Amman
Ma'an
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$648 JOD 459
-
-
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 Ma'an: October 29, 2025

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