VanBasket Jordan

Food Prices in Jordan — November 2026

Name: Jordan — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

110

vs World Average

+10%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.41

-20% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.54

-26% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.53

-40% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.26
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$33.88

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Jordan is close to the world average (index 110). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +0.4% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Jordan

Jordan

110

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Taiwan 110 +10%

Croatia 112 +12%

Slovenia 112.5 +12.5%

Netherlands 114 +14%

Czech Republic 105.4 +5.4%

More countries in Middle East

Egypt 65 -35%

Turkey 88 -12%

Lebanon 95 -5%

Oman 120 +20%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Jordan?

Food in Jordan is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 110 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Jordan per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Jordan you can expect to spend around $330. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 110 (world = 100).

How does Jordan compare to similar countries?

Jordan has a VanBasket Index of 110. Similar or nearby countries: Taiwan, Croatia, Slovenia.

How often is the food price data for Jordan updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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