Essentials in Amman run $767 a month. The average net salary of $708 covers that 0.9×. 125.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 14.9 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 8°C, Jul 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $244 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $418 |
| Groceries | $103 |
| Dining out | $206 |
| Utilities | $172 |
| Local transport | $42 |
| Essentials / mo | $767 |
| Avg net salary | $708 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $432 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $731 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Amman, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.05 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $67.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.05 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.48 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.46 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $10.93 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.63 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.59 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.57 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.71 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.49 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.52 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.91 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.07 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.37 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.83 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.63 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.78 |
| Monthly transit pass | $42.31 |
| Taxi start | $0.62 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.41 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.63 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $139.80 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.75 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.89 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $58.77 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.28 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Amman has 125.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 3rd-highest of 8 Jordan cities we track. Jordan's national figure is 108.3, so Amman runs 17 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7°C | 4.4°C | 72% | 45% | 44 mm |
| Feb | 9.1°C | 6.1°C | 68% | 40% | 37 mm |
| Mar | 12.3°C | 9.4°C | 60% | 38% | 26 mm |
| Apr | 17.1°C | 14.7°C | 48% | 27% | 17 mm |
| May | 21.5°C | 19.4°C | 42% | 19% | 4 mm |
| Jun | 24.3°C | 23.2°C | 44% | 5% | 1 mm |
| Jul | 26.3°C | 25.9°C | 45% | 2% | 0 mm |
| Aug | 26.3°C | 26.4°C | 50% | 4% | 0 mm |
| Sep | 24.5°C | 24.3°C | 51% | 6% | 1 mm |
| Oct | 20.5°C | 19.4°C | 52% | 22% | 6 mm |
| Nov | 14.5°C | 12.3°C | 59% | 36% | 14 mm |
| Dec | 9.7°C | 6.7°C | 66% | 39% | 21 mm |
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