Money and Prices in Jordan

Not only because travelling itself can cost serious amounts, but also because you have to deal with unfamiliar currencies, strange banknotes and coins.

If you are not careful, you can end up like the lady I know:

On her vacation in Morocco she bought a beautiful carpet for 200 Euros instead of the actual price of 200 Dirhams. She was NOT happy when she found it out later.

Cash or Card?

What I know from experience is that the ATMs of Arab Bank and The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance have always accepted all of my cards (Visa, Master, Visa Electron, etc.)

Locate Arab Bank ATMs in Jordan
Find the ATMs of The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
Locate Ahli Bank ATMs in Jordan

Many hotels and shops accept credit cards but it is recommended to carry some cash with you all the time to pay for taxi, bus ticket and smaller purchases.

And, of course, do not expect ATMs in remote areas like Wadi Rum, at the Dead Sea, inside Petra, at the Desert Castles etc.

Coins and notes

Its exchange rate to the US dollar is fixed at 1 USD = 0.709 JOD.

For other currency exchange rates click here:

You can exchange all major foreign currencies at the numerous Exchange offices in the downtown or at the banks and hotels as well. The rates are usually better at the Exchange offices.

Click here to see the pictures of coins and banknotes currently in circulation in Jordan.

Consumer prices

• Basic food
  
• Local transportation
  
• Fuel prices
  
• Communication: telephone, internet, post
  
• House rental
  
• Cost of living
  

...and anything else you might be interested in. Please tell us what prices you are looking for and we will include them on our list.







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