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Cost of Living in Ar Ramthā

Ar Ramthā, Irbid, Jordan · Population 297,830

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا393 ($554)
Couple, monthlyد.ا702 ($989)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا912 ($1,285)

Estimated Prices in Ar Ramthā

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا4.06 ($5.72)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا16.26 ($22.90)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.22 ($1.72)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا92.12 ($130)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا14.90 ($20.99)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا39.29 ($55.33)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا11.38 ($16.03)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا11.38 ($16.03)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا2.98 ($4.20)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا176 ($247)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا122 ($172)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا367 ($516)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ar Ramthā is د.ا452 ($636) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا393 ($554) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا511 ($720) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا122 ($172)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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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

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 Ar Ramthā

Ar Ramthā is one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا393 ($554), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا122 ($172) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا912 ($1,285) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا702 ($989) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ar Ramthā is د.ا452 ($636). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا511 ($720) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ar Ramthā expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا393 ($554) per month in Ar Ramthā including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ar Ramthā?
A net salary of around د.ا511 ($720) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Ramthā with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Ramthā is د.ا452 ($636).
How much is rent in Ar Ramthā?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا176 ($247) per month in the city centre and د.ا122 ($172) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا367 ($516).
Is Ar Ramthā cheaper than Jordan on average?
No — Ar Ramthā is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Jordan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Ar Ramthā?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا92 ($130) in Ar Ramthā. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا4 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ar Ramthā compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Ramthā is estimated at د.ا15 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Ramthā are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 297,830). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.