In Amman, Jordan, living costs about $1004 per month for one person and $2435 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Amman is 6% cheaper overall.
Amman is 57% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Amman is, on average, 85% lower than in New York City.
Amman tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher living costs in Amman is the housing market, particularly in terms of rent and utilities.
Food prices in Amman are approximately 10% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping somewhat more costly.
Public transport costs are around 70% higher than the European benchmark, which can be a significant factor for daily commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 7.7 $ |
| Dinner | 48.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 46.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.11 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.07 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 56 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 86 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 31.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 473 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 444 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 775 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,262 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 792 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 667 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.20% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,207 $ |