Amman travel budget

Amman: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Amman

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Amman for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 30 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 807* (588 JOD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 74 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2452* (1750 JOD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 4133* (2954 JOD)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Amman compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Amman in 2025 is 21% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Amman in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Amman by expense type

Restaurant budget in Amman

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Amman is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.8/person
($ 4.7 to $ 16)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 20 to $ 52)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.8/person
($ 7.8 to $ 9.3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.6 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 11)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 6.8 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Amman

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Amman is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 31 to $ 94)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 23 to $ 188)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 31 to $ 519)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 52 to $ 371)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 209/night
($ 83 to $ 484)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 37/month
($ 24 to $ 48)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 110/month
($ 30 to $ 1338)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 165/month
($ 47 to $ 538)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 68/month
($ 48 to $ 99)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 163/month
($ 37 to $ 1270)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Amman

On average, the price of supermarket food in Amman is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.4/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Amman

On average, the price of transport in Amman is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Amman (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.80.81.51.51.61.63434United StatesAmmanBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 34/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 113)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Amman

On average, budget for leisure activities in Amman is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 20)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 52/hr
($ 16 to $ 78)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Amman

On average, shopping budget in Amman is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.7)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 74
($ 32 to $ 133)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 58
($ 32 to $ 95)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Amman
London → Amman
London → Amman
$ 424
(fair price: $ 322)
Montreal → Amman
Montreal → Amman
Montreal → Amman
$ 1180
(fair price: $ 1042)
Toronto → Amman
Toronto → Amman
Toronto → Amman
$ 1121
(fair price: $ 988)
Los Angeles → Amman
Los Angeles  → Amman
Los Angeles  → Amman
$ 1124
(fair price: $ 968)
Dublin → Amman
Dublin → Amman
Dublin → Amman
$ 331
(fair price: $ 246)
Chicago → Amman
Chicago → Amman
Chicago → Amman
$ 1315
(fair price: $ 1099)

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About this information on the cost of living in Amman

The information about the cost of living in Amman shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Amman was updated on 29-04-2025.

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