Capital city in Amman Governorate, Jordan
Cost of living in Amman
How much a month costs in Amman
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,690–2,820 (JD1,200–2,000).
Prices in Amman
Typical 2026 ranges in JOD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JOD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | JD350–650 | $494–917 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | JD220–400 | $310–564 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | JD10–18 | $14–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | JD40–95 | $56–134 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | JD2–4 | $2.8–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | JD10–22 | $14–31 |
| Cappuccino | JD2–4 | $2.8–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | JD3–5 | $4.2–7.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | JD0.5–1 | $0.7–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | JD2.5–5 | $3.5–7.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | JD25–60 | $35–85 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | JD5–10 | $7.1–14.1 |
Value for money: 35/100
A value score of 35/100 means Amman gives more quality of life per dollar than 34% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 6 places we cover in Jordan.
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Cost of living across Jordan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Amman
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Amman?
About $846–1,200 on a lean budget, $1,690–2,820 for a comfortable month and $3,530–6,350 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Amman?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs JD350–650 ($494–917) a month in the center and JD220–400 ($310–564) outside it.
How much does food cost in Amman?
A local meal is JD2–4 ($2.8–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is JD10–22 ($14–31) per person.
Is Jordan expensive?
Prices in Jordan are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.