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Cost of Living in Amman

Amman, Al ‘Āşimah, Jordan · Population 4,007,526 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Jordan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا490 ($690)
Couple, monthlyد.ا877 ($1,236)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا1,142 ($1,609)

Estimated Prices in Amman

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا4.98 ($7.02)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا19.94 ($28.08)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.50 ($2.11)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا113 ($159)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا18.28 ($25.74)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا48.18 ($67.86)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا13.96 ($19.66)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا13.96 ($19.66)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا3.66 ($5.15)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا227 ($319)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا158 ($222)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا473 ($666)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Amman is د.ا554 ($780) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا490 ($690) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا637 ($897) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا158 ($222)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Al Juwayyidah

4 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Saḩāb

11 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Ar Ruşayfah

13 km away · Az Zarqā’

Māḩiş

16 km away · Al Balqā’

Al Fuḩayş

17 km away · Al Balqā’

Az Zarqā’

22 km away · Az Zarqā’

As Salţ

22 km away · Al Balqā’

Al Jīzah

28 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Other Major Cities in Jordan

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 ‘Aqabah

Al ‘Aqabah · pop. 148,398

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Al Jīzah

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 110,097

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Living in Amman

Amman is the capital and one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا490 ($690), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا158 ($222) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا1,142 ($1,609) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا877 ($1,236) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Amman is د.ا554 ($780). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا637 ($897) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amman expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا490 ($690) per month in Amman including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Amman?
A net salary of around د.ا637 ($897) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Amman with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Amman is د.ا554 ($780).
How much is rent in Amman?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا227 ($319) per month in the city centre and د.ا158 ($222) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا473 ($666).
Is Amman cheaper than Jordan on average?
No — Amman is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Jordan average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Amman?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا113 ($159) in Amman. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا5 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Amman compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Amman is estimated at د.ا18 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Amman are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 4,007,526) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.