Ask three kitchen workshops in Amman for a price and you will likely get three numbers that are impossible to compare: one quotes "65 dinars a meter," another gives a lump sum, and a third insists it "depends." This guide fixes that. Below is transparent 2026 pricing for kitchen cabinets in Jordan — the cost per linear meter by material, granite and quartz countertop add-ons, and a full worked example for a 3×4 m kitchen that lands near 1,150 JOD. It is the honest dinar breakdown most competitors avoid publishing.
Why Jordan prices kitchens "per meter"
Almost every workshop here quotes by the linear meter (المتر الطولي) — the running length of cabinetry measured along the wall. One linear meter usually bundles the base cabinet under the counter and the wall cabinet above it, so a 3-metre wall counts as 3 linear metres even though there are two rows of units.
What a per-metre price normally includes: the carcass (body), doors, standard hinges, shelves, and basic handles. What it usually excludes: the countertop, sink, mixer, cooker hood, tall/pantry units, and appliances. This is exactly why two quotes for "the same kitchen" can differ by hundreds of dinars — they are not measuring the same thing.
Kitchen cabinet price per meter by material (2026)
These are realistic installed ranges in Amman for the cabinetry only, before the countertop and extras:
- Economy aluminium — 55–65 JOD/m: standard profiles, PVC or basic laminate doors, shelf storage. The default budget choice.
- Mid-range aluminium — 65–80 JOD/m: thicker profiles, better laminate or acrylic doors, soft-close hinges, some drawers instead of shelves.
- Solid aluminium & premium — 80–90+ JOD/m: "solid" door frames, high-gloss acrylic or PET fronts, full drawer boxes, upgraded fittings.
- Wood / MDF & imported (German, Turkish) — from ~110 JOD/m upward: painted MDF, veneer, or imported modular systems, often quoted as a full package rather than per metre.
Why aluminium dominates in Amman kitchens
Aluminium is the Jordanian default for good reason. Kitchens deal with steam, water splashes, and cleaning chemicals daily, and Amman's swing between dry summers and damp, cold winter mornings punishes cheap wood — it swells, warps, and peels at the edges. Aluminium does not absorb water, resists termites, wipes clean, and holds its price. That combination is why it wins most local budgets, with MDF and wood reserved for clients who specifically want a painted, classic, or high-end joinery look.
Countertops: granite vs quartz add-ons
The countertop is priced separately and is where budgets quietly grow:
- Local granite — ~25–40 JOD per linear metre: durable, heat- and knife-tolerant, the practical Jordanian standard. A typical run adds 180–250 JOD.
- Imported granite — ~45–70 JOD/m: wider colour and pattern range.
- Quartz (engineered stone) — ~60–100+ JOD/m: uniform colour, fewer seams, less porous — the premium look, at a premium price.
- Post-formed laminate — cheapest, but least durable against heat and moisture; fine for a short-term or rental kitchen.
For most Amman homes, mid-grade granite is the sweet spot: it shrugs off a hot pot and years of chopping far better than laminate, without the cost jump of quartz.
Worked example: a 3×4 m Amman kitchen ≈ 1,150 JOD
Take a common L-shaped kitchen in a 3×4 m room — roughly 8 combined linear metres of base and wall units in mid-range solid aluminium. Here is the transparent build-up:
- Cabinetry: 8 linear m × 70 JOD = 560 JOD
- Granite countertop (≈6 m run, mid-grade): 200 JOD
- Sink + mixer tap: 90 JOD
- Cooker hood (shafat): 80 JOD
- Soft-close hinges, drawer runners, handles, corner & cutlery accessories: 120 JOD
- Delivery + installation (tarkeeb): 100 JOD
Total ≈ 1,150 JOD. Move to economy aluminium and simpler accessories and the same kitchen can drop toward 850–900 JOD; step up to premium fronts and quartz and it climbs past 1,400 JOD. Note that this figure covers the fitted kitchen only — a hob, built-in oven, and other appliances are extra.
What the "per meter" price hides
Before you compare quotes, know where the gaps usually are:
- Hinges and runners: soft-close and branded runners are often an upgrade, not the default.
- Drawers vs shelves: drawer boxes cost more than a shelf behind a door.
- Tall / pantry and corner units: frequently priced on top of the linear-metre rate.
- Countertop, sink, and hood: almost always separate line items.
- Delivery and installation: sometimes included, sometimes not — always ask.
How to get an honest quote
Use this quick checklist so you are comparing like with like:
- Ask exactly what the per-metre price includes and excludes.
- Get the countertop, sink, and hood itemised separately.
- Confirm the hinge and drawer-runner brand and whether soft-close is standard.
- Confirm the total linear metres and how they were measured.
- Insist on a site measurement before any number is finalised.
At Forme One, with our own Amman workshop, we quote this way on purpose — an itemised dinar breakdown you can actually read, not a mystery lump sum. If you want a measured, transparent price for your own space, that is exactly the conversation we like to have.