Travel budget and cost of living in Jordan how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Jordan
Jordan: calculate your travel budget
Jordan: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Jordan for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 45 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.9 per person
- $ 3.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 988* (700 JOD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 88 for 2 ppl.
- $ 26 per person
- $ 9.9 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 2529* (1792 JOD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 120 for 2 ppl.
- $ 43 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 24 per person
Total budget:
$ 4174* (2968 JOD)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Jordan in 2025
Cost of living: Jordan VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Jordan in 2025 is 31% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Jordan by expense type
Jordan: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jordan costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 7.3/person
($ 3.6 to $ 10.2)
($ 3.6 to $ 10.2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 56)
($ 15 to $ 56)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 7.3/person
($ 5.9 to $ 8.1)
($ 5.9 to $ 8.1)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 4.4 to $ 10.2)
($ 4.4 to $ 10.2)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6Imported beer
$ 6 for 330ml
($ 2.9 to $ 10.2)
($ 2.9 to $ 10.2)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 5.9)
($ 0.7 to $ 5.9)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Jordan: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jordan costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 32 to $ 125)
($ 32 to $ 125)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1772-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 28 to $ 227)
($ 28 to $ 227)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1693-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 31 to $ 496)
($ 31 to $ 496)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2494-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 55 to $ 459)
($ 55 to $ 459)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3505-star hotel
$ 197/night
($ 85 to $ 391)
($ 85 to $ 391)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 62/month
($ 36 to $ 150)
($ 36 to $ 150)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179Room with kitchen
$ 112/month
($ 29 to $ 719)
($ 29 to $ 719)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266Hotel with swimming pool
$ 160/month
($ 44 to $ 452)
($ 44 to $ 452)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226Cottage or guest house
$ 77/month
($ 55 to $ 146)
($ 55 to $ 146)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Family room
$ 160/month
($ 37 to $ 885)
($ 37 to $ 885)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220Jordan: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Jordan costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)
($ 1.2 to $ 2)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.4)
($ 1.4 to $ 4.4)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 10.2)
($ 2.9 to $ 10.2)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Jordan: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Jordan costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 102)
($ 28 to $ 102)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82Jordan: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Jordan is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 10.2 to $ 18)
($ 10.2 to $ 18)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Tennis
$ 39/hr
($ 15 to $ 75)
($ 15 to $ 75)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24Jordan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Jordan costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.4)
($ 3.5 to $ 4.4)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 56
($ 22 to $ 111)
($ 22 to $ 111)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 53
($ 23 to $ 104)
($ 23 to $ 104)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48Plane ticket budget
London → Amman
$ 429
(fair price: $ 325)
(fair price: $ 325)
Montreal → Amman
$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1053)
(fair price: $ 1053)
Toronto → Amman
$ 1133
(fair price: $ 998)
(fair price: $ 998)
Los Angeles → Amman
$ 1135
(fair price: $ 978)
(fair price: $ 978)
Manchester → Amman
$ 461
(fair price: $ 337)
(fair price: $ 337)
Chicago → Amman
$ 1328
(fair price: $ 1111)
(fair price: $ 1111)
About the information on the cost of living in Jordan
The information about the cost of living in Jordan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Jordan updated on 29-04-2025.