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Travel budget and cost of living in Jordan

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The budget in Jordan at a glance
Per day and per person
£77
Mid-range comfort, accommodation included, excluding airfare
Cheapest round-trip flight
£316
Average per person from London over the year
Cost of living
30 % cheaper
Compared with the United Kingdom
3-star hotel night
£73
Restaurant meal: £4.2
Travel budget and cost of living in Jordan

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Sample budgets for a trip to Jordan

Discover the real cost of a trip to Jordan with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles with different financial means and travel styles. For these budget examples, we consider a 2-week vacation to Jordan for 2 people where the travelers arrange their own stay (without a travel agency).

for 2 people for 14 days in Jordan
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Services for a trip to Jordan
Economy
Comfort
High-end
Flight London ↔ Amman (per person) £231 £316 £316
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) £33 £63 £88
Meals (per day, per person) £6 £19 £33
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) £27 £36 £40
Activities (per day, per person) Free activities £9 £16
Total travel budget to plan
for 2 people for 14 days in Jordan
£1,471 £2,794 £3,791
Economy
Flight London ↔ Amman (per person) £231
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) £33
Meals (per day, per person) £6
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) £27
Activities (per day, per person) Free activities
Total travel budget to plan
£1,471
for 2 people for 14 days in Jordan
Comfort
Flight London ↔ Amman (per person) £316
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) £63
Meals (per day, per person) £19
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) £36
Activities (per day, per person) £9
Total travel budget to plan
£2,794
for 2 people for 14 days in Jordan
High-end
Flight London ↔ Amman (per person) £316
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) £88
Meals (per day, per person) £33
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) £40
Activities (per day, per person) £16
Total travel budget to plan
£3,791
for 2 people for 14 days in Jordan
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
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Cost of living

Cost of living in Jordan

Compare the price level in Jordan with that of your reference country to know whether your purchasing power will be higher or more limited locally.

Cost of living 30 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom

The cost of living during a stay in Jordan in 2026 is, on average, 30 % below that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore gain in purchasing power when travelling in Jordan!

Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
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Price on site

On-site prices in Jordan by expense types

Find the main average prices observed in Jordan to prepare the budget for your stay on site.

Prices given for informational purposes only: they correspond to an average observed over a period of 1 year.

Restaurant budget

32 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant (main dish only)
Average price
£4.2 /person
(JD 4.0)
Min/Max price: £2.1 - £6.3
74 % cheaper
3-course dinner
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£18 /person
(JD 17)
Min/Max price: £13 - £53
43 % cheaper
McDonald's menu
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£5.3 /person
(JD 5.0)
Min/Max price: £4.2 - £5.8
34 % cheaper
Local beer
Local beer
Local draft beer (0.5L)
Average price
£6.3 for 0.5L
(JD 6.0)
Min/Max price: £3.2 - £6.9
27 % more expensive
Imported beer
Imported beer
Imported bottled beer (0.33L)
Average price
£3.9 for 0.33
(JD 3.7)
Min/Max price: £2.1 - £7.9
53 % more expensive
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£2.6 /cup
(JD 2.5)
Min/Max price: £0.5 - £4.2
26 % cheaper
Soda
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£0.4 /can
(JD 0.4)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £1.1
81 % cheaper
Bottle of water
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£0.3 /bottle
(JD 0.3)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £1.1
77 % cheaper

Hotel budget

51 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
Night in a 1-star hotel
Average price
£40 /night
(JD 38)
Min/Max price: £23 - £82
59 % cheaper
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
Night in a 2-star hotel
Average price
£53 /night
(JD 50)
Min/Max price: £20 - £177
65 % cheaper
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
Night in a 3-star hotel
Average price
£73 /night
(JD 69)
Min/Max price: £21 - £353
49 % cheaper
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
Night in a 4-star hotel
Average price
£100 /night
(JD 94)
Min/Max price: £38 - £338
37 % cheaper
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£145 /night
(JD 131)
Min/Max price: £68 - £293
40 % cheaper
Hostel/Youth hostel
Hostel/Youth hostel
Night in a hostel/youth hostel
Average price
£46 /night
(JD 44)
Min/Max price: £32 - £88
56 % cheaper
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
Night in a hotel room with kitchen
Average price
£83 /night
(JD 78)
Min/Max price: £21 - £535
63 % cheaper
Hotel with pool
Hotel with pool
Hotel with a shared swimming pool
Average price
£115 /night
(JD 105)
Min/Max price: £32 - £323
35 % cheaper
Cottage or guesthouse
Cottage or guesthouse
Cottage, bed and breakfast or guesthouse
Average price
£53 /night
(JD 50)
Min/Max price: £38 - £93
57 % cheaper
Family room
Family room
Family room up to 4 people (2 adults, 2 children)
Average price
£115 /night
(JD 105)
Min/Max price: £26 - £649
49 % cheaper

Supermarket food budget

49 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Milk
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£1.1 /L
(JD 1.0)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £1.6
15 % cheaper
Bread
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£0.4 /500g
(JD 0.4)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £1.1
83 % cheaper
Rice
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£1.2 /kg
(JD 1.1)
Min/Max price: £0.7 - £1.6
29 % cheaper
Eggs
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£1.6 /12 eggs
(JD 1.5)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.2
49 % cheaper
Chicken
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£4.1 /kg
(JD 3.9)
Min/Max price: £2.1 - £7.4
40 % cheaper
Apples
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£1.5 /kg
(JD 1.4)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £3.1
34 % cheaper
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£0.5 /kg
(JD 0.5)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £1.0
79 % cheaper
Potatoes
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£0.7 /kg
(JD 0.6)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £0.9
52 % cheaper
Bottle of water
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£0.4 /1.5L
(JD 0.4)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £1.1
64 % cheaper

Public and private transport budget

50 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£0.6 /ticket
(JD 0.5)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.1
78 % cheaper
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£1.1 /km
(JD 1.0)
Min/Max price: £0.5 - £1.6
39 % cheaper
Gasoline
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£1.2 /L
(JD 1.1)
Min/Max price: £1.0 - £1.4
21 % cheaper
Taxi (pickup)
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£0.4
(JD 0.4)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.1
89 % cheaper
Car rental
Car rental
A rental car (price per day)
Average price
£23 /24h
(JD 22)
Min/Max price: £18 - £31
25 % cheaper

Leisure budget

35 % more expensive compared to the United Kingdom
Cinema
Cinema
Price of a cinema ticket
Average price
£8.4 /ticket
(JD 7.9)
Min/Max price: £7.4 - £11
16 % cheaper
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£25 /h
(JD 24)
Min/Max price: £11 - £42
86 % more expensive

Clothing and cigarette prices budget

30 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£2.6 /pack
(JD 2.5)
Min/Max price: £2.4 - £3.0
85 % cheaper
Levis jeans
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£34
(JD 32)
Min/Max price: £13 - £74
50 % cheaper
Summer dress
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£50
(JD 47)
Min/Max price: £20 - £84
45 % more expensive
Plane ticket

Price of the plane ticket to to Jordan

Compare average flight prices to Jordan over the year. These estimates are based on hundreds of simulated price searches: they are statistics, not real-time fares.

Flight from London
Round-trip price per person, average price over the year.
Amman
5h06*
Good price: £231 Average price: £316
* Direct flight duration.
Prices monitored continuously

The best offers right now to Jordan

Each map is a real return flight offered from London, with its dates, airline and price. Choose one to find it on Skyscanner, or start your own search just below.

The cheapest

London Amman

From 11 Dec to 15 Dec 2026

£175 per person
4 days on site With stopover(s) Wizz Air
The cheapest

London Amman

From 3 Mar to 11 Mar 2027

£203 per person
8 days on site With stopover(s) Wizz Air
The cheapest

London Amman

From 10 Dec to 15 Dec 2026

£212 per person
5 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Amman

From 8 Feb to 14 Feb 2027

£215 per person
6 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Amman

From 9 Nov to 28 Nov 2026

£227 per person
19 days on site With stopover(s) Ryanair
The cheapest

London Amman

From 4 Nov to 20 Nov 2026

£231 per person
16 days on site With stopover(s) Ryanair
The cheapest

London Amman

From 3 Dec to 11 Dec 2026

£233 per person
8 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Amman

From 1 Jan to 16 Jan 2027

£240 per person
15 days on site With stopover(s) Wizz Air
The cheapest

London Amman

From 14 Nov to 18 Nov 2026

£245 per person
4 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Amman

From 6 Nov to 24 Nov 2026

£247 per person
18 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Amman

From 3 Feb to 10 Feb 2027

£254 per person
7 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Amman

From 3 Jan to 13 Jan 2027

£257 per person
10 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
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Round-trip prices per person, recently collected from Skyscanner. Each offer has its own collection date and fares change constantly: the price displayed on Skyscanner is authoritative.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel budget in Jordan: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.

Allow approximately £36 per person per day on a small budget, £77 for mid-range comfort and £113 for high-end travel. These amounts cover accommodation, meals, local transportation and activities, excluding airfare.

For 2 travelers and 14 days with mid-range comfort, expect around £2,162 in on-site expenses, plus £632 for plane tickets from London. The trip then costs £2,794, or £1,397 per person.

Once accommodation is set aside, around £45 per person per day remains for meals, local transport and activities, at a mid-range comfort level.

A night in a 3-star hotel costs an average of £73. Expect to pay £40 for a budget hotel and £145 for a 5-star hotel. These prices are per room, per night. In a hostel, expect to pay around £46 for two people, in a dormitory or double room.

Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant costs around £4.2 per person. A three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs around £18 per person, and a fast-food meal £5.3.

A 0.5 L draft local beer costs around £6.3 in a bar or restaurant, and a cappuccino £2.6. A bottle of water at the supermarket costs £0.4.

At the supermarket, expect to pay around £1.1 per litre of milk, £0.4 for a 500 g loaf of bread, £1.6 for a dozen eggs and £1.2 per kilo of rice.

A public transport journey costs about £0.6, a taxi ride about £1.1 per kilometre, and car rental about £23 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £1.2.

Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Jordan is on average 30 % lower than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be higher than at home.

Flights from London serve Amman: £316 per person for a round trip on average over the year, and £231 when booking at the right time.

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