Quick answer: A regular apartment suits small families or those who want easy daily movement without an internal staircase, while a duplex suits larger families who need a clear separation between the guest level and the bedroom level, at rent about 15–25% higher.
A question that comes up often for families who are expanding or thinking of changing homes: do we stay with a regular apartment or invest more in a duplex?
Advantages of a regular apartment
A regular apartment is easier to maintain day to day and better for the elderly or families with very small children who don’t want an internal staircase. Its rent is also generally lower than a duplex of roughly the same total area.
Advantages of a duplex
A duplex gives a natural separation between the reception and guest floor and the bedroom floor, which is very useful for large families or those who receive guests frequently. The total area of a duplex is also often larger than a regular apartment at about the same price.
How to decide
If you have very young children or elderly members in the family, a regular apartment is safer and more practical. If your family is large, regularly receives guests and you want privacy between floors, a duplex is worth the price difference.
Compare for yourself between the apartments and duplexes currently available in Amman and choose the best fit for your family size.
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