How much are utilities in Amman?
Basic utilities, meaning electricity, heating, cooling, water and rubbish collection, average about JD 91 a month for an 85 m² apartment, with reported bills from about JD 39 to JD 200, and unlimited 60 Mbps-plus internet adds about JD 22.74. Tenants usually pay them separately from the rent.
Sources: Numbeo (cost of living) · Expat Exchange: renting in Jordan · Wikipedia: Amman.
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What utilities cost in an Amman apartment
From Numbeo (cost of living), updated 2 October 2026 (941 entries from 80 contributors over 12 months).
Why bills vary, and how to budget
Winter heating
Winter temperatures hover around or below 17°C with sporadic snow once or twice a year, and the higher western and northern areas are colder than the city centre.Summer cooling
Amman's western neighbourhoods have a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, so air conditioning matters.Building age and size
Older, larger and top-floor apartments cost more to heat and cool.Ask for bills
Ask the landlord or previous tenant for last year's bills before you sign.Setting up utilities when you rent
- Meter readings
Record electricity and water readings on the day you move in. - Account names
Agree whether the accounts go in your name or the landlord passes the bills on. - Internet
Check which providers serve the building and the installation time. - Keep records
Photos and readings protect your deposit.
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How much are utilities in Amman?
Numbeo's contributors put basic utilities, meaning electricity, heating, cooling, water and rubbish collection, at about JD 91 a month for an 85 m² apartment, with reported costs from about JD 38.64 to JD 200 (updated 2 October 2026). Add about JD 22.74 for unlimited 60 Mbps-plus internet. This guide →
Are utilities included in rent in Amman?
Usually not for long-term lets: expat guides say electricity, water and internet are typically paid by the tenant. Some furnished and serviced rentals include them, so check the listing and write what is included into the contract. Rental contracts →
Why do utility bills vary so much in Amman?
Winter heating and summer cooling drive the range. Amman's winter temperatures hover around or below 17°C with occasional snow, and larger homes and older buildings cost more to heat, which helps explain a spread from about JD 39 to JD 200 a month. Villas for rent →
Who provides electricity, water and internet in Amman?
An expat guide names the electricity distribution companies (EDCO and JEPCO) for power, the water authority for water, and Orange, Zain and Umniah for internet. Confirm which provider serves your building. How to rent →
How do I set up utilities when I rent in Amman?
Ask the landlord for the meter numbers and the latest bills, record meter readings at move-in, and have the accounts put in your name or agree how the landlord passes the bills on. Keep the readings and photos for your deposit. How to rent →
How much is internet in Amman?
About JD 22.74 a month for unlimited 60 Mbps-plus broadband, according to Numbeo's contributors. Orange, Zain and Umniah are the providers named by an expat guide. Cost of living →
Is heating expensive in Amman apartments?
It can be. Winters are cold, with temperatures around or below 17°C and snow once or twice a year in the higher western and northern areas, and apartments vary in insulation and heating type. Ask the landlord for last winter's bills. Rental contracts →
What is the total monthly cost of renting a one-bedroom in Amman?
In the city centre, about JD 328 rent plus JD 91 utilities and JD 22.74 internet comes to roughly JD 442; outside the centre, about JD 288. In West Amman, a one-bedroom asks a median JD 700. Prices by area →