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Cost of Living Guide in Jordan

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Jordan offers a low cost of living compared to New York City benchmarks, with overall costs including rent about 16% cheaper than the Asia regional average and consumer prices excluding rent 6% below the Asia average. Rent is particularly affordable, 50% cheaper than the Asia average, making it attractive for expats and digital nomads seeking value in the Middle East. The country ranks as moderately affordable within Asia, where CPI averages are higher.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
400-700 JOD ($560-980 USD) — living like a local with street food, public buses, and basic outside-center housing
Comfortable
1,000-1,800 JOD ($1,400-2,500 USD) — decent city-center 1BR, mix of home cooking and dining out, reliable internet and AC
Family of four
3,000-5,000 JOD ($4,200-7,000 USD) — 3BR in good area, international school fees, imported groceries, family car and driver

Jordan delivers excellent value for money, with overall costs 16% below the Asia average and rent 50% cheaper, ideal for expats stretching salaries further. No home country data available for direct comparison.

Economic & Living Costs in Jordan
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

2.5-7 JOD
Avg: 4.75 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

25-60 JOD
Avg: 42.5 JOD
-10.5% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

4-5.5 JOD
Avg: 4.75 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

3-6.5 JOD
Avg: 4.75 JOD
-5.0% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

150-500 JOD
Avg: 325 JOD
+3.2% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

100-300 JOD
Avg: 200 JOD
0.3% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

260-800 JOD
Avg: 530 JOD
-7.8% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

200-550 JOD
Avg: 375 JOD
+10.3% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

0.4-1 JOD
Avg: 0.7 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

2-7 JOD
Avg: 4.5 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

12-43.48 JOD
Avg: 27.74 JOD
-28.0% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

0.85-1.15 JOD
Avg: 1 JOD
-0.5% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

35-150 JOD
Avg: 92.5 JOD
+15.5% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

18-30 JOD
Avg: 24 JOD
-2.0% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

7-15 JOD
Avg: 11 JOD
-4.3% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

0.8-1.35 JOD
Avg: 1.08 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.2-1 JOD
Avg: 0.6 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1-3.48 JOD
Avg: 2.24 JOD
+18.5% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

2-8 JOD
Avg: 5 JOD
-4.8% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

15-60 JOD
Avg: 37.5 JOD
-11.8% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

10-50 JOD
Avg: 30 JOD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

7-10 JOD
Avg: 8.5 JOD
-10.5% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

70-400 JOD
Avg: 235 JOD
+15.1% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03