Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 12% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Amman (Jordan) is 25% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Amman | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (45 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (32 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 4.308 (22 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.541 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.187 (11 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.649 (3.27 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.842 (19 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.861 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.822 (4.15 ₪) | 4.11 ₪ | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.688 (19 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 117% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (88 ₪) | 41 ₪ | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.231 (6 ₪) | 5.60 ₪ | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.660 (3.33 ₪) | 3.24 ₪ | + 3% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 14% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Amman | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 700 (3,527 ₪) | 2,868 ₪ | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 392 (1,976 ₪) | 1,797 ₪ | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 124 (624 ₪) | 457 ₪ | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 535 (2,695 ₪) | 1,832 ₪ | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 268 (1,352 ₪) | 1,307 ₪ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (318 ₪) | 291 ₪ | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (64 ₪) | 96 ₪ | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 177 (893 ₪) | 1,669 ₪ | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 113 (570 ₪) | 533 ₪ | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (36 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.860 (24 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 23% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Amman | Ramallah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 53 (269 ₪) | 315 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 45 (226 ₪) | 385 ₪ | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (467 ₪) | 391 ₪ | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 121 (612 ₪) | 391 ₪ | + 56% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 46% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Amman | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,544 (93,479 ₪) | 125,275 ₪ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.990 (4.99 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (151 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.664 (29 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 64% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 5% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Amman | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.632 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (45 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (127 ₪) | 103 ₪ | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.691 (19 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.971 (15 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.359 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.122 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.460 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 8 (42 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 15% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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Amman | Ramallah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 35 (175 ₪) | 115 ₪ | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 20 (100 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (166 ₪) | 181 ₪ | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 61 (308 ₪) | 203 ₪ | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (32 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.624 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.567 (28 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 381 (1,922 ₪) | 3,144 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.109 (0.55 ₪) | 0.66 ₪ | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (306 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.477 (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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