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:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1031* (742 JOD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2477* (1764 JOD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 116 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 4084* (2898 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 2024

Cost of living: Jordan VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Jordan in 2024 is 29% 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:

Cost of living in Jordan by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Jordan compared to the national average.

Cities /Jordan View Details
Madaba 12% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Madaba
Busayra 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Busayra
Amman 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Amman
Irbid 19% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Irbid
Aqaba 24% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Aqaba



Local prices in Jordan by expense type

Jordan: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jordan costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 15)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 50)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 5.6 to $ 7.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 9.8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 6 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 8.4)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 4.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Jordan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jordan costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 28 to $ 258)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 26 to $ 251)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 29 to $ 431)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 48 to $ 479)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 319
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 62 to $ 466)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 465
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 79/month
($ 27 to $ 340)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 105/month
($ 26 to $ 655)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 151/month
($ 38 to $ 456)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 87/month
($ 41 to $ 311)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
Family room
Family room
$ 151/month
($ 34 to $ 764)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Jordan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Jordan costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.4)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Jordan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Jordan costs 35% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 77)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Jordan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Jordan is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.8 to $ 18)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 32/hr
($ 15 to $ 71)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Jordan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Jordan costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 55
($ 19 to $ 113)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 21 to $ 85)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Amman
Montreal → Amman
Montreal → Amman
$ 1102
(fair price: $ 921)
London → Amman
London → Amman
London → Amman
$ 340
(fair price: $ 212)
Manchester → Amman
Manchester → Amman
Manchester → Amman
$ 358
(fair price: $ 242)
Dublin → Amman
Dublin → Amman
Dublin → Amman
$ 294
(fair price: $ 208)
New York City → Amman
New York City → Amman
New York City → Amman
$ 1053
(fair price: $ 879)
Toronto → Amman
Toronto → Amman
Toronto → Amman
$ 1021
(fair price: $ 872)

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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 02-10-2024.

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