Travel budget and cost of living in Amman (Jordan) how much does a trip cost?

Amman travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Amman

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

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

Cost of living in Amman compared to Jordan in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Amman in 2020 is 13% 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 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Amman by expense type

Restaurant budget in Amman

Lunch

$ 7.6/person
($ 4.5 to $ 16)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 23/person
($ 12 to $ 35)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 5.4 to $ 9.2)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 7.6 for 500ml
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 7 for 330ml
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

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139% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 6.1)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Amman

1-star hotel

$ 40/night
($ 26 to $ 53)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 29 to $ 64)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 44 to $ 85)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 77 to $ 144)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 141 to $ 273)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 20 to $ 59)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 71/month
($ 38 to $ 116)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 136/month
($ 69 to $ 220)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 169/month
($ 147 to $ 193)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 217/month
($ 89 to $ 429)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Amman

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

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106% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 8.4/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 13)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9.8)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 14/kg
($ 9.2 to $ 20)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Amman

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 47/month
($ 32 to $ 77)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 24/24hrs
($ 1.2 to $ 120)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Amman

Electricity, water...

$ 93/month
($ 45 to $ 192)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 47/month
($ 32 to $ 70)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 439/month
($ 261 to $ 689)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 306/month
($ 230 to $ 459)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 747/month
($ 459 to $ 1377)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 529/month
($ 383 to $ 842)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Gym

$ 65/month
($ 39 to $ 108)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 259/month
($ 108 to $ 459)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 5013/yr
($ 2295 to $ 9938)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in Amman

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 34/hr
($ 11 to $ 77)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Amman

Cigarettes

$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 4.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 71
($ 32 to $ 133)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 67
($ 32 to $ 124)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 102
($ 63 to $ 153)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 100
($ 47 to $ 185)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Amman

$ 438
(fair price: $ 310)

New York City → Amman

$ 934
(fair price: $ 780)

Manchester → Amman

$ 382
(fair price: $ 263)

Dublin → Amman

$ 374
(fair price: $ 268)

Edinburgh → Amman

$ 407
(fair price: $ 287)

Los Angeles → Amman

$ 1057
(fair price: $ 874)

Toronto (Ontario) → Amman

$ 1059
(fair price: $ 919)

Montreal → Amman

$ 1117
(fair price: $ 959)

Sydney → Amman

$ 1593
(fair price: $ 1384)

Melbourne → Amman

$ 1523
(fair price: $ 1378)

Perth → Amman

$ 1532
(fair price: $ 1321)

Auckland → Amman

$ 1879
(fair price: $ 1713)

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