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Cost of Living in Irbid

Irbid, Irbid, Jordan · Population 569,068

▲ +0% vs Jordan average

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

Estimated Prices in Irbid

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 Irbid 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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Al Mazār ash Shamālī

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Ash Shajarah

13 km away · Irbid

Ar Ramthā

15 km away · Irbid

Şammā

15 km away · Irbid

Aţ Ţurrah

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Dayr Abū Sa‘īd

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Malkā

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Other Major Cities in Jordan

Amman

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 4,007,526

د.ا490 ($690) / 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 Irbid

Irbid 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 Irbid 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 Irbid expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا393 ($554) per month in Irbid 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 Irbid?
A net salary of around د.ا511 ($720) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Irbid with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Irbid is د.ا452 ($636).
How much is rent in Irbid?
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 Irbid cheaper than Jordan on average?
No — Irbid is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Jordan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Irbid?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا92 ($130) in Irbid. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا4 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Irbid compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Irbid is estimated at د.ا15 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Irbid are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 569,068). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.