How expensive is Amman compared to other cities?

Amman ranks #410 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 70.9% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 8.7 and local purchasing power is 52.7.

What is the average rent in Amman?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Amman city centre costs approximately JOD 328 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to JOD 174 (saving 47%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around JOD 542.

Is Amman affordable to live in?

Amman is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇯🇴 Jordan · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Amman

Affordable: goedkoper dan 70.9% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #410 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 28.9% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Amman

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	JOD 328/mo ≈ $463	JOD 174/mo ≈ $245	47%
3-Kamer	JOD 542/mo ≈ $764	JOD 298/mo ≈ $421	45%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Amman has a cost of living index of 26.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

26.4

Index

Sources

4.8

Gap between sources