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Cost of Living in Ash Shajarah

Ash Shajarah, Irbid, Jordan · Population 27,902

▼ -16% vs Jordan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا330 ($464)
Couple, monthlyد.ا587 ($827)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا762 ($1,073)

Estimated Prices in Ash Shajarah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا3.45 ($4.86)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا13.80 ($19.44)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.04 ($1.46)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا78.21 ($110)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا12.65 ($17.82)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا33.36 ($46.98)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا9.66 ($13.61)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا9.66 ($13.61)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا2.53 ($3.56)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا143 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا99.58 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا299 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ash Shajarah is د.ا383 ($540) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا330 ($464) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا429 ($604) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا100 ($140)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Al Mazār ash Shamālī

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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

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

Living in Ash Shajarah

Ash Shajarah is one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا330 ($464), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا100 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا762 ($1,073) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا587 ($827) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ash Shajarah is د.ا383 ($540). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا429 ($604) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash Shajarah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا330 ($464) per month in Ash Shajarah including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ash Shajarah?
A net salary of around د.ا429 ($604) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ash Shajarah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ash Shajarah is د.ا383 ($540).
How much is rent in Ash Shajarah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا143 ($202) per month in the city centre and د.ا100 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا299 ($421).
Is Ash Shajarah cheaper than Jordan on average?
Yes — Ash Shajarah is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Jordan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ash Shajarah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا78 ($110) in Ash Shajarah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا3 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ash Shajarah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ash Shajarah is estimated at د.ا13 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ash Shajarah are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 27,902). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.