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:
- $ 49 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.5 per person
- $ 3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1031* (728 JOD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 85 for 2 ppl.
- $ 26 per person
- $ 9.6 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 2480* (1764 JOD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 120 for 2 ppl.
- $ 43 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 23 per person
Total budget:
$ 4149* (2940 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
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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Madaba |
Busayra | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Busayra |
Amman | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Amman |
Irbid | 18% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Irbid |
Aqaba | 25% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Aqaba |
Local prices in Jordan by expense type
Jordan: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.5 to $ 12)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 15 to $ 51)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.7 to $ 7.7)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.2 to $ 11)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.8 to $ 8.8)
79% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 4.9)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jordan: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 30 to $ 244)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 27 to $ 231)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 417)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 52 to $ 471)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 64 to $ 464)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 23 to $ 337)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 26 to $ 569)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 36 to $ 454)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 314)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 32 to $ 643)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jordan: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)
39% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.4)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 10)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jordan: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 23 to $ 73)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jordan: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 10 to $ 18)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 15 to $ 65)
40% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jordan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 4.2)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 18 to $ 114)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 100)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![London → Amman](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/jordanie-amman_321.jpg)
(fair price: $ 190)
![Manchester → Amman](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/jordanie-amman_321.jpg)
(fair price: $ 216)
![New York City → Amman](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/jordanie-amman_321.jpg)
(fair price: $ 879)
![Toronto → Amman](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/jordanie-amman_321.jpg)
(fair price: $ 847)
![Los Angeles → Amman](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/jordanie-amman_321.jpg)
(fair price: $ 877)
![Chicago → Amman](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/jordanie-amman_321.jpg)
(fair price: $ 986)
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 22-07-2024.
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