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Cost of Living in Ar Ruşayfah

Ar Ruşayfah, Az Zarqā’, Jordan · Population 472,604

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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 Ruşayfah

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 Ruşayfah 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.

Compare Ar Ruşayfah

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Nearby Cities

Az Zarqā’

9 km away · Az Zarqā’

Amman

13 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Juwayyidah

14 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Saḩāb

17 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Fuḩayş

26 km away · Al Balqā’

Māḩiş

27 km away · Al Balqā’

As Salţ

30 km away · Al Balqā’

Jarash

32 km away · Jarash

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 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 Ar Ruşayfah

Ar Ruşayfah 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 Ruşayfah 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 Ruşayfah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا393 ($554) per month in Ar Ruşayfah 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 Ruşayfah?
A net salary of around د.ا511 ($720) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Ruşayfah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Ruşayfah is د.ا452 ($636).
How much is rent in Ar Ruşayfah?
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 Ruşayfah cheaper than Jordan on average?
No — Ar Ruşayfah 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 Ruşayfah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا92 ($130) in Ar Ruşayfah. 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 Ruşayfah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Ruşayfah is estimated at د.ا15 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Ruşayfah are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 472,604). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.