Amman, Jordan

In 2025, a single person living in Amman needs approximately JOD 1,001/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around JOD 1,982/month. Amman is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Amman costs approximately JOD 519/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around JOD 986/month. Rent has changed +3.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Amman are approximately JOD 270 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Amman costs JOD 47 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Amman average JOD 99 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Amman is located in Jordan (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of JOD 519/month and total single-person expenses around JOD 1,001/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Amman costs approximately JOD 8 in 2025. Budget around JOD 66/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Amman from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.3% over this period (from JOD 440 in 2022 to JOD 534 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Amman in 2025, a single person needs approximately JOD 1,001/month. This covers rent (JOD 519), groceries (JOD 270), transport (JOD 47), utilities (JOD 99) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around JOD 1,982/month.