How much does it cost to live in Amman?
A single person spends about JD 565 a month excluding rent and a family of four about JD 2,029, according to Numbeo (updated 2 October 2026). Adding a one-bedroom at JD 174 to JD 328 brings a single person to JD 739–JD 893; West Amman rents cost more. The average net salary is about JD 547.
Sources: Numbeo (cost of living) · Numbeo (property) · Hagzi.
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Everyday prices in Amman
From Numbeo (cost of living), updated 2 October 2026 (941 entries from 80 contributors over 12 months).
A monthly budget in Amman, by household
| Household | Living costs excl. rent | Rent | Total / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single person, city-centre 1-bed | JD 565 | JD 328 | JD 893 |
| Single person, outside the centre | JD 565 | JD 174 | JD 739 |
| Single person, West Amman 1-bed | JD 565 | JD 700 | JD 1,265 |
| Family of four, city-centre 3-bed | JD 2,029 | JD 542 | JD 2,571 |
| Family of four, West Amman 3-bed | JD 2,029 | JD 1,290 | JD 3,319 |
Living costs from Numbeo; city rents from Numbeo and West Amman rents are median asking rents on Hagzi, 10 October 2026. International school adds about JD 574 a month per child.
Where costs differ most
City centre vs outside
A one-bedroom is JD 328 in the centre and JD 174 outside it (Numbeo).West Amman premium
West Amman listings ask a median JD 700 for a one-bedroom.School
About JD 6,890 a year per child at an international primary school.Dubai comparison
Costs excluding rent are about 26.8% below Dubai, and rent about 83.4% below.Related guides
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How much does it cost to live in Amman?
Numbeo estimates a single person's monthly costs at about JD 565 excluding rent and a family of four's at about JD 2,029. Add rent: about JD 328 for a city-centre one-bedroom or JD 174 outside the centre, so a single person needs roughly JD 739 to JD 893 a month. This guide →
Is Amman expensive?
Compared with Dubai it is cheaper: Numbeo says living costs excluding rent are about 26.8% lower and rent about 83.4% lower. Against local pay it is steep: the average net salary is about JD 547 a month and a city-centre one-bedroom rents for JD 328. Prices by area →
How much money do you need to live in Amman?
A single person budgets roughly JD 739 a month outside the centre or JD 893 in the centre, rent included, and a West Amman one-bedroom lifts that to about JD 1,265. A family of four needs about JD 2,571 to JD 3,319 a month, before school fees. Rent in Amman →
How much does food cost in Amman?
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about JD 5 (range JD 3–9), a cappuccino about JD 3.19, a litre of milk about JD 1.15 and a loaf of bread about JD 0.49 (Numbeo, 2 October 2026). This guide →
How much is transport in Amman?
A one-way local ticket costs about JD 0.55, a monthly pass about JD 30, and taxis start at JD 0.43 plus JD 1.0 per kilometre on the standard tariff (Numbeo). Utilities →
How much does an international school cost in Amman?
About JD 6,890 a year in tuition per child at an international primary school (Numbeo); third-party listings range from about JD 2,405 to JD 16,913 a year depending on the school. Families →
What is the average salary in Amman?
Numbeo's contributors report an average monthly net salary of about JD 547 after tax. Expat-oriented West Amman rents are far above what that salary supports, so expat budgets differ from local ones. Prices by area →
What are utilities and internet costs in Amman?
About JD 91 a month for basic utilities in an 85 m² apartment and about JD 22.74 for unlimited 60 Mbps-plus internet. Utilities in Amman →