Cost of Living

Amman, Jordan

Live cost-of-living data for Amman — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
35/ 10065% cheaper than New York
+5% rent since Jul 2026
$713/mo
Median Income
63/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
subtropical steppe
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
58/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$444/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$278/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$719/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.41/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.49/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.27/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$39/month
One-Way Ticket$0.78/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.41/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$112/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$32/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
52/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$9,870/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
42/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$7/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$47/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$65/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

70 Mbps
Internet Speed
$100
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
small
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Abdoun, Jabal Amman, Rainbow Street

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amman cheap to live in?

Amman has a cost of living index of 35/100, where New York = 100. It is 65% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,260–$1,764 per month.

How much does rent cost in Amman?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Amman costs approximately $444/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $278/month.

Is Amman good for digital nomads?

Amman has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 70 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $100/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Amman?

The median net monthly salary in Amman is approximately $713 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Amman compare to New York for cost of living?

Amman (cost index 35) is 65% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,625/month by moving from New York to Amman.

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