- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Jordan
- Duisburg
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Duisburg (Germany) and Amman (Jordan)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.67 (Dinar 9.733) | Dinar 13.286 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (Dinar 5.358) | Dinar 4.834 | 11% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €2.95 (Dinar 2.687) | Dinar 2.286 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (Dinar 0.652) | Dinar 1.172 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.29 (Dinar 1.177) | Dinar 1.857 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (Dinar 1.998) | Dinar 0.529 | 278% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.13 (Dinar 3.768) | Dinar 2.321 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (Dinar 1.548) | Dinar 1.479 | 5% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2 (Dinar 1.825) | Dinar 1 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (Dinar 0.821) | Dinar 2.543 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (Dinar 4.558) | Dinar 17.571 | 74% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.17 (Dinar 1.977) | Dinar 1.143 | 73% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Dinar 1.125) | Dinar 0.286 | 294% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €724 (Dinar 661) | Dinar 428 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Dinar 157) | Dinar 58 | 169% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 28 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 449 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €50 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 120 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Dinar 8.212) | Dinar 4.571 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.50 (Dinar 11.405) | Dinar 3.643 | 213% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €60 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 50 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €55 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 40 | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €50 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 47 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €50 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 42 | 8% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,000 (Dinar 12,774) | Dinar 27,000 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (Dinar 1.460) | Dinar 0.778 | 88% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 28 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 5.757 | - |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €5 (Dinar 4.562) | Dinar 4.214 | 8% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.50 (Dinar 2.281) | Dinar 3.164 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.54 (Dinar 1.405) | Dinar 2.792 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.19 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 3.567 | 70% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 (Dinar 1.004) | Dinar 1.143 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €0.65 (Dinar 0.593) | Dinar 1.833 | 68% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dinar 18.249) | Dinar 5.143 | 255% |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 33 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dinar 19.161) | Dinar 14.125 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 27 | 2% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €40 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 60 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dinar 6.387) | Dinar 6.667 | 4% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 2.393 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €1.85 (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 5.167 | 67% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €100 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 149 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dinar 0.082) | Dinar 0.072 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €30 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 66 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (Dinar 4.562) | Dinar 1.921 | 137% |
| TOTAL | 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,409 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 662
(€725)
in Duisburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 625
in Amman.