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Cost of Living in Al ‘Aqabah

Al ‘Aqabah, Al ‘Aqabah, Jordan · Population 148,398

▼ -6% vs Jordan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا369 ($520)
Couple, monthlyد.ا659 ($928)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا856 ($1,205)

Estimated Prices in Al ‘Aqabah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا3.83 ($5.40)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا15.34 ($21.60)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.15 ($1.62)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا86.90 ($122)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا14.06 ($19.80)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا37.06 ($52.20)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا10.74 ($15.12)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا10.74 ($15.12)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا2.81 ($3.96)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا163 ($230)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا114 ($160)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا341 ($480)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al ‘Aqabah is د.ا426 ($600) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا369 ($520) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا480 ($676) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا114 ($160)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al ‘Aqabah

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Nearby Cities

Ma‘ān

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Buşayrā

146 km away · Aţ Ţafīlah

Aţ Ţafīlah

156 km away · Aţ Ţafīlah

Mu’tah

179 km away · Al Karak

Al Karak

196 km away · Al Karak

Mādabā

255 km away · Mādabā

Al Jīzah

257 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Saḩāb

277 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Other Major Cities in Jordan

Amman

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 4,007,526

د.ا490 ($690) / mo

Irbid

Irbid · pop. 569,068

د.ا393 ($554) / mo

Ar Ruşayfah

Az Zarqā’ · pop. 472,604

د.ا393 ($554) / mo

Ar Ramthā

Irbid · pop. 297,830

د.ا393 ($554) / mo

Al Juwayyidah

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 176,400

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Saḩāb

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 169,434

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

‘Ajlūn

‘Ajlūn · pop. 148,870

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Al Jīzah

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 110,097

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Living in Al ‘Aqabah

Al ‘Aqabah is one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا369 ($520), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا114 ($160) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا856 ($1,205) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا659 ($928) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al ‘Aqabah is د.ا426 ($600). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا480 ($676) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al ‘Aqabah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا369 ($520) per month in Al ‘Aqabah including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al ‘Aqabah?
A net salary of around د.ا480 ($676) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al ‘Aqabah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al ‘Aqabah is د.ا426 ($600).
How much is rent in Al ‘Aqabah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا163 ($230) per month in the city centre and د.ا114 ($160) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا341 ($480).
Is Al ‘Aqabah cheaper than Jordan on average?
Yes — Al ‘Aqabah is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Jordan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al ‘Aqabah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا87 ($122) in Al ‘Aqabah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا4 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al ‘Aqabah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al ‘Aqabah is estimated at د.ا14 ($20). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al ‘Aqabah are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 148,398). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.