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Cost of Living in Mādabā

Mādabā, Mādabā, Jordan · Population 84,600

▼ -6% vs Jordan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا369 ($520)
Couple, monthlyد.ا659 ($928)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا856 ($1,205)

Estimated Prices in Mādabā

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا3.83 ($5.40)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا15.34 ($21.60)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.15 ($1.62)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا86.90 ($122)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا14.06 ($19.80)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا37.06 ($52.20)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا10.74 ($15.12)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا10.74 ($15.12)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا2.81 ($3.96)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا163 ($230)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا114 ($160)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا341 ($480)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Mādabā is د.ا426 ($600) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا369 ($520) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا480 ($676) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا114 ($160)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Mādabā

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Nearby Cities

Al Jīzah

14 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Saḩāb

26 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Juwayyidah

26 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Amman

29 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Māḩiş

30 km away · Al Balqā’

Al Fuḩayş

34 km away · Al Balqā’

As Salţ

37 km away · Al Balqā’

Ar Ruşayfah

41 km away · Az Zarqā’

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 Mādabā

Mādabā is one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا369 ($520), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا114 ($160) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا856 ($1,205) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا659 ($928) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Mādabā is د.ا426 ($600). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا480 ($676) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mādabā expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا369 ($520) per month in Mādabā including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Mādabā?
A net salary of around د.ا480 ($676) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mādabā with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mādabā is د.ا426 ($600).
How much is rent in Mādabā?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا163 ($230) per month in the city centre and د.ا114 ($160) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا341 ($480).
Is Mādabā cheaper than Jordan on average?
Yes — Mādabā is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Jordan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Mādabā?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا87 ($122) in Mādabā. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا4 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Mādabā compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Mādabā is estimated at د.ا14 ($20). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Mādabā are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 84,600). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.