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Cost of Living in Ma‘ān

Ma‘ān, Ma‘ān, Jordan

▼ -13% vs Jordan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا341 ($481)
Couple, monthlyد.ا609 ($857)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا790 ($1,113)

Estimated Prices in Ma‘ān

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا3.57 ($5.02)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا14.26 ($20.09)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.07 ($1.51)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا80.82 ($114)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا13.07 ($18.41)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا34.47 ($48.55)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا9.98 ($14.06)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا9.98 ($14.06)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا2.61 ($3.68)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا149 ($210)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا104 ($146)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا311 ($438)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ma‘ān is د.ا396 ($558) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا341 ($481) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا444 ($625) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا104 ($146)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Buşayrā

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Mu’tah

94 km away · Al Karak

Al ‘Aqabah

102 km away · Al ‘Aqabah

Al Karak

110 km away · Al Karak

Al Jīzah

169 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Mādabā

170 km away · Mādabā

Saḩāb

188 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

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 Ma‘ān

Ma‘ān is one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا341 ($481), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا104 ($146) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا790 ($1,113) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا609 ($857) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ma‘ān is د.ا396 ($558). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا444 ($625) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ma‘ān expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا341 ($481) per month in Ma‘ān including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ma‘ān?
A net salary of around د.ا444 ($625) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ma‘ān with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ma‘ān is د.ا396 ($558).
How much is rent in Ma‘ān?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا149 ($210) per month in the city centre and د.ا104 ($146) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا311 ($438).
Is Ma‘ān cheaper than Jordan on average?
Yes — Ma‘ān is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Jordan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ma‘ān?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا81 ($114) in Ma‘ān. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا4 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ma‘ān compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ma‘ān is estimated at د.ا13 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ma‘ān are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.