Cost of Living in Jordan - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Jordan
Address: JO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $690 (excluding rent), and $1,018 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,653 (excluding rent), and $2,196 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.49 JOD 4.60

$3.61 JOD 2.56

$14.42 JOD 10.22

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.39 JOD 30.05

$35.32 JOD 25.04

$106 JOD 75.1

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.15 JOD 5.07

$5.72 JOD 4.06

$7.87 JOD 5.58

Cappuccino

$3.43 JOD 2.43

$0.69 JOD 0.49

$6.17 JOD 4.38

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.48 JOD 0.34

$0.36 JOD 0.26

$0.87 JOD 0.62

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.38 JOD 0.27

$0.36 JOD 0.26

$0.50 JOD 0.36

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.77 JOD 4.09

$4.33 JOD 3.07

$10.10 JOD 7.16

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.95 JOD 4.93

$4.87 JOD 3.45

$9.73 JOD 6.90

Milk (1 liter)

$1.45 JOD 1.03

$1.16 JOD 0.82

$1.87 JOD 1.33

White Bread (500g)

$0.47 JOD 0.34

$0.27 JOD 0.19

$1.37 JOD 0.97

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.64 JOD 1.16

$0.98 JOD 0.70

$2.45 JOD 1.74

Eggs

$2.12 JOD 1.50

$1.28 JOD 0.91

$4.00 JOD 2.84

Local Cheese (1kg)

$6.63 JOD 4.70

$3.56 JOD 2.52

$11.37 JOD 8.06

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.64 JOD 4.00

$2.83 JOD 2.01

$9.92 JOD 7.03

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.13 JOD 7.89

$6.92 JOD 4.91

$13.85 JOD 9.82

Apples (1kg)

$1.79 JOD 1.27

$0.71 JOD 0.50

$2.80 JOD 1.99

Banana (1kg)

$1.61 JOD 1.14

$1.01 JOD 0.72

$2.83 JOD 2.01

Oranges (1kg)

$1.38 JOD 0.98

$0.73 JOD 0.51

$2.17 JOD 1.54

Tomato (1kg)

$0.72 JOD 0.51

$0.27 JOD 0.19

$1.09 JOD 0.77

Potato (1kg)

$0.84 JOD 0.60

$0.41 JOD 0.29

$1.16 JOD 0.82

Onion (1kg)

$0.68 JOD 0.49

$0.40 JOD 0.28

$1.07 JOD 0.76

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.65 JOD 0.46

$0.37 JOD 0.26

$1.47 JOD 1.04

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.57 JOD 0.40

$0.41 JOD 0.29

$1.04 JOD 0.73

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.50 JOD 2.48

$3.37 JOD 2.39

$4.20 JOD 2.98

Wine (Bottle)

$21.09 JOD 14.95

$10.55 JOD 7.48

$35.15 JOD 24.92

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.85 JOD 3.44

$2.80 JOD 1.99

$7.00 JOD 4.96

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.67 JOD 4.02

$2.79 JOD 1.98

$9.76 JOD 6.92

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.75 JOD 0.53

$0.54 JOD 0.38

$1.35 JOD 0.96

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$42.30 JOD 29.99

$16.93 JOD 12.00

$70.5 JOD 49.99

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.74 JOD 0.52

$0.51 JOD 0.36

$1.47 JOD 1.04

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.38 JOD 0.98

$0.55 JOD 0.39

$2.06 JOD 1.46

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.95 JOD 4.93

$4.17 JOD 2.96

$9.74 JOD 6.90

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.39 JOD 0.99

$1.18 JOD 0.83

$1.61 JOD 1.14

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$28.6K JOD 20.3K

$22.9K JOD 16.2K

$35.8K JOD 25.4K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$31.1K JOD 22.0K

$27.7K JOD 19.7K

$34.7K JOD 24.6K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$98.0 JOD 69.5

$57.0 JOD 40.44

$171 JOD 121

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$16.11 JOD 11.42

$11.33 JOD 8.03

$21.25 JOD 15.07

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$29.86 JOD 21.17

$20.82 JOD 14.76

$41.63 JOD 29.51

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.59 JOD 32.32

$28.19 JOD 19.99

$70.5 JOD 49.97

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$36.52 JOD 25.89

$13.85 JOD 9.82

$69.3 JOD 49.10

Cinema Ticket

$11.25 JOD 7.98

$9.84 JOD 6.98

$16.88 JOD 11.97

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$206 JOD 146

$85.9 JOD 60.9

$501 JOD 355

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,844 JOD 3,434

$2,777 JOD 1,969

$9,025 JOD 6,398

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$52.1 JOD 36.96

$20.91 JOD 14.83

$105 JOD 74.1

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.2 JOD 36.99

$25.44 JOD 18.04

$98.9 JOD 70.2

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$102 JOD 72.3

$43.11 JOD 30.57

$153 JOD 108

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$71.0 JOD 50.3

$28.13 JOD 19.94

$141 JOD 99.7

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$351 JOD 249

$186 JOD 132

$713 JOD 505

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$232 JOD 165

$141 JOD 99.7

$422 JOD 299

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$624 JOD 443

$357 JOD 253

$1,286 JOD 912

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$423 JOD 300

$281 JOD 199

$703 JOD 499

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,280 JOD 908

$604 JOD 428

$2,248 JOD 1,594

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$847 JOD 601

$469 JOD 333

$1,305 JOD 925

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$724 JOD 513

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.55

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 2, 2026

By City in Jordan

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	'ajlun	-	44	$625	$877	$1,665	$1,835	27.01	171.92
2	'anjarah	-		$229	$431	$500	$783	27.01	171.92
3	Al Jubayhah	-	47	$675	$939	$1,345	$2,004	-	-
4	Al Mafraq	60000	30	$545	$611	$1,208	$1,480	10.78	128.64
5	Amman	4000000	57	$743	$1,132	$1,779	$2,399	175.15	261.35
6	Aqaba	140000	46	$572	$908	$1,172	$1,978	256.74	197.94
7	As Salt	-	35	$523	$711	$1,087	$1,492	107.85	232.71
8	At Tafilah	-		$338	$396	$911	$1,040	353.76	209.33
9	At-turrah	-						259.28	150.96
10	Az-zarqa'	395227	34	$481	$672	$1,217	$1,428	44.89	243.51
11	Irbid	292000	37	$573	$734	$1,377	$1,610	7.21	178.95
12	Jerash	-	36	$619	$731	$1,373	$1,565	140.79	190.48
13	Kerak	-	45	$593	$912	$1,570	$1,865	29.09	172.43
14	Ma'an	-	37	$617	$740	$1,715	$1,637	352.4	129.6
15	Madaba	65000	42	$564	$835	$1,705	$2,064	16.03	206.19
16	Rabba	-						156.15	165.03
17	Suwaylih	-	35	$489	$695	$1,317	$1,782	-	-
18	Umm As-summaq	-	37	$683	$727	$1,344	$2,019	-	-
19	Umm Nuwarah	-						-	-
20	Wadi As Sir	-	38	$727	$766	$1,717	$1,700	-	-
21	Wadi Musa	-	47	$653	$951	$1,530	$1,482	62.43	70.15

Jordan Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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Cost of Living in Jordan - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Jordan sets a practical baseline for travelers, expats, and digital nomads who want good access to urban services without the price tag of major global hubs. You will find a mix of affordable studios and comfortable apartments, reliable groceries, and diverse dining that won’t break your budget. Transportation is practical, with options from shared rides to local buses, and walkable neighborhoods in core areas. In Amman, expect higher rents near the center; in smaller cities, value increases. Seasonal fluctuations occur around peak travel months, but overall, the lifestyle remains predictable with planning. Tip: Factor in seasonal demand and neighborhood choice to maximize value.

Daily life in Jordan blends urban convenience with regional charm. When you search for housing, target mixed neighborhoods in Amman or emerging towns where rents balance space, safety, and proximity to services. Groceries come from markets and supermarkets with a wide range of fresh produce and staples. Food options span traditional mezze and home-style cooking to modern cafes; you can pace meals to save. Transport is flexible: reliable buses, ride-hailing, and walkable cores make short trips easy, while longer journeys are practical with car sharing or rental options. Co-working spaces support remote work, while errands flow smoothly with organized markets. Jordan living cost varies by area; plan around your schedule. Tip: Build a simple budgeting routine that supports your work and exploration.

Quality of life in Jordan hinges on choosing the right neighborhood and a simple budgeting method. Use a monthly framework that separates essentials, discretionary spending, and a small saving buffer, then tweak as seasons change. In summer, plan for higher cooling costs and longer evenings in cooler terraces; in shoulder seasons, you gain lower crowds and steadier pace. Neighborhood fit matters: Amman's core districts offer cafes and coworking, while smaller towns provide space and slower rhythms. Practical savings come from cooking at home, shopping at local markets, and using public transit or shared rides when possible. Tip: Build routines around your work and social life to keep costs predictable.