Region in Balqa Governorate, Jordan
Cost of living in Dead Sea
How much a month costs in Dead Sea
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,120–3,530 (JD1,500–2,500).
Prices in Dead Sea
Typical 2026 ranges in JOD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JOD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | JD70–220 | $99–310 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | JD4–8 | $5.6–11.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | JD15–35 | $21–49 |
| Cappuccino | JD3–5 | $4.2–7.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | JD4–7 | $5.6–9.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | JD25–40 | $35–56 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | JD5–10 | $7.1–14.1 |
Value for money: 18/100
A value score of 18/100 means Dead Sea gives more quality of life per dollar than 17% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 6th 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 Dead Sea
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dead Sea?
About $987–1,410 on a lean budget, $2,120–3,530 for a comfortable month and $4,230–7,760 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Dead Sea?
A local meal is JD4–8 ($5.6–11.3); a mid-range restaurant is JD15–35 ($21–49) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.