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Al al-Bayt University
Jordan · Public University
★ 27
Admissions open
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Jordan cost of living for students 2026
Jordan’s price level was 46% of the United States in 2023, so everyday spending is generally lower than in the US. That figure helps you compare overall costs, but it does not tell you what your own budget will be for housing, food, or transport.
Price level, against the United States
46%
A basket of goods costing $100 in the United States costs about $46 in Jordan, at market exchange rates. This is a whole-economy average from the World Bank (2023), not a student budget — rent near a university and a student's own habits move it a long way in both directions.
Jordan has 29 universities, including Al al-Bayt University, Amman Arab University for Higher Studies, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman University, and Al-Ahliyya Amman University. If you are comparing places to study, the national price level gives a quick sense of how far money may go here versus the US.
The 46% figure is a broad price comparison, not a student budget. It does not separate out the costs that usually matter most in practice, such as accommodation, meals, local transport, books, and personal spending.
For a student, those day-to-day items are the parts most likely to move the budget. If one of them rises, the overall cost can change quickly even when the national price level stays the same.
Jordan’s GDP per capita at purchasing power parity was US$10,057, which gives some context for the economy, but it is not a personal living-cost estimate. Use the price-level comparison as a starting point, then compare the costs that matter most for your own study plans.
Universities in Jordan
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Amman Arab University for Higher Studies
Jordan · Public University
★ 27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
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- Founded
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Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Jordan · Public University
★ 27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
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- Founded
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Al-Zaytoonah University
Jordan · Public University
★ 27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
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- Founded
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Amman University
Jordan · Public University
★ 27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
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- Founded
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Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Jordan · Public University
★ 27
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
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- Founded
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Questions about cost of living in Jordan
How expensive is Jordan compared with the United States?
Jordan’s price level was 46% of the United States in 2023, meaning overall prices were lower than in the US.
What does the price level figure cover?
It is a broad comparison of overall prices against the United States. It does not break out student costs like housing, food, transport, books, or personal spending.
How many universities are in Jordan?
There are 29 universities in Jordan, including Al al-Bayt University, Amman Arab University for Higher Studies, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman University, and Al-Ahliyya Amman University.
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