Cost of Living Comparison Between Madaba and At Tafilah Cost of Living Comparison Between Madaba and At Tafilah

😐 Solo nomad: Madaba is 96.6% more expensive than At Tafilah without rent, and 109.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Madaba is 94.7% more expensive than At Tafilah without rent, and 89.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.59 JOD 3.96
$4.21 JOD 2.98
32.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.94 JOD 34.64
$27.74 JOD 19.64
76.42%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.28 JOD 4.45
$5.7 JOD 4.04
10.18%
Cappuccino
$3.48 JOD 2.46
$3.49 JOD 2.47
-0.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 JOD 0.34
$0.37 JOD 0.26
29.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 JOD 0.27
$0.45 JOD 0.32
-17.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.31 JOD 3.05
$5.76 JOD 4.07
-25.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.12 JOD 5.04
$7 JOD 4.95
1.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.44 JOD 1.02
$1.54 JOD 1.09
-6.49%
White Bread (500g)
$0.55 JOD 0.39
$0.73 JOD 0.52
-24.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 JOD 1.19
$1.39 JOD 0.98
20.86%
Eggs
$1.73 JOD 1.23
$1.49 JOD 1.06
16.11%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.29 JOD 3.03
$7.1 JOD 5.03
-39.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.48 JOD 3.88
$2.87 JOD 2.03
90.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.37 JOD 8.05
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Apples (1kg)
$1.99 JOD 1.41
$1.74 JOD 1.23
14.37%
Banana (1kg)
$1.44 JOD 1.02
$1.78 JOD 1.26
-19.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.46 JOD 1.04
$1.45 JOD 1.03
0.69%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.74 JOD 0.53
$0.73 JOD 0.52
1.37%
Potato (1kg)
$0.73 JOD 0.52
$0.74 JOD 0.52
-1.35%
Onion (1kg)
$0.68 JOD 0.48
$0.69 JOD 0.49
-1.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.34 JOD 0.24
$0.73 JOD 0.52
-53.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 JOD 0.41
$0.5 JOD 0.36
16.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.16 JOD 1.53
$3.25 JOD 2.3
-33.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$21.52 JOD 15.23
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.88 JOD 3.46
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.51 JOD 3.9
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🚌 Getting Around
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 JOD 0.64
$0.74 JOD 0.52
22.97%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$70.5 JOD 49.87
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73 JOD 0.51
$0.73 JOD 0.52
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.39 JOD 0.98
$0.72 JOD 0.51
93.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.94 JOD 4.91
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.36 JOD 0.97
$1.19 JOD 0.84
14.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.3K JOD 19.3K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.6K JOD 23.1K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$69.9 JOD 49.49
$66.2 JOD 46.87
5.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.88 JOD 9.82
-
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.33 JOD 15.09
$20.8 JOD 14.73
2.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.01 JOD 19.83
$21.35 JOD 15.11
31.19%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$70 JOD 49.56
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Cinema Ticket
$11.14 JOD 7.89
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$41.87 JOD 29.63
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,145 JOD 810
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$62.4 JOD 44.14
$28.49 JOD 20.17
118.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$48.51 JOD 34.33
$25.28 JOD 17.9
91.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$64.1 JOD 45.34
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$35.49 JOD 25.12
$27.91 JOD 19.75
27.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$173 JOD 123
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$128 JOD 90.4
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$381 JOD 270
$209 JOD 148
82.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$357 JOD 252
$144 JOD 102
148.29%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$427 JOD 302
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Madaba
At Tafilah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$451 JOD 319
$420 JOD 297
7.50%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.25
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Last update for Madaba: October 28, 2025

Last update for At Tafilah: October 29, 2025

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