MigrantoCost of living in Jordan
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
JOD 186
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
JOD 79richest 20%
JOD 477
Jordan has the awkward distinction of being costly relative to what people actually earn there. It imports nearly everything that matters — water, fuel, much of its food — so prices sit higher than a modest economy can comfortably carry, and the squeeze falls hardest on the middle. That tension shows up as a wide gap between a comfortable life in Amman and a hand-to-mouth one beyond it.
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Cost of living in Jordan
JOD 79/mo
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JOD 183
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How living costs in Jordan compare
Measured against the world Jordan lands in the middle, and against its region it falls on the gentler end — but neither reading captures how stretched daily life can feel. The reason is plain: a country with few resources of its own has to buy in what it needs, which keeps prices stubborn even where wages are not high. For a mover earning a foreign salary, though, that math looks very different.
Data source: household consumption 2021 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Jordan?
A typical person in Jordan spends about JOD 186 a month — around JOD 2,230 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Jordan in US dollars?
The cost of living in Jordan is about $262 a month, or roughly $3,144 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Jordan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about JOD 79 a month per person, a typical one around JOD 186, and a comfortable life around JOD 262. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Jordan enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about JOD 186 a month, while the average take-home pay in Jordan is about JOD 333. For more on incomes, see salaries in Jordan.
Is Jordan an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Jordan is more expensive than 41% of countries worldwide and ranks 14th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
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