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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Jordan
Spending runs from JOD 79 a month in the poorest fifth to JOD 477 in the richest
Per person, whole country
JOD 186
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
JOD 79richest 20%
JOD 477
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How living costs in Jordan compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Jordan against other countries
Cheaper than 50% of countries
Where Jordan sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs JOD 709 at world-middle prices costs JOD 709 here.
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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JOD 183
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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 standard of living in Jordan?
By spending, Jordan ranks #109 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about JOD 186 a month, the poorest 20% about JOD 79 and the richest 20% about JOD 477. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Jordan?
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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