- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Poland
- Amman
- Kraków
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Amman (Jordan) and Kraków (Poland)
| Food | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 75% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Dinar 13.286 (61 zł) | 23 zł | 166% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.834 (22 zł) | 15.71 zł | 41% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Dinar 2.286 (10.49 zł) | 7.72 zł | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.172 (5.38 zł) | 2.88 zł | 87% |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.857 (8.52 zł) | 7.63 zł | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.529 (2.42 zł) | 4.76 zł | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.321 (10.65 zł) | 10.35 zł | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.479 (6.78 zł) | 3.20 zł | 112% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1 (4.59 zł) | 2.61 zł | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.543 (11.67 zł) | 3.00 zł | 288% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17.571 (81 zł) | 27 zł | 199% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.143 (5.24 zł) | 5.32 zł | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.286 (1.31 zł) | 2.68 zł | 51% |
| Housing | 25% | ||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 25% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Dinar 428 (1,962 zł) | 3,100 zł | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 58 (268 zł) | 510 zł | 47% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Dinar 28 (127 zł) | 52 zł | 144% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 449 (2,059 zł) | 2,400 zł | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Dinar 120 (551 zł) | 395 zł | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.571 (21 zł) | 24 zł | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.643 (16.71 zł) | 15.59 zł | 7% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 1% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Dinar 50 (228 zł) | 285 zł | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Dinar 40 (182 zł) | 156 zł | 17% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Dinar 47 (215 zł) | 260 zł | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Dinar 42 (193 zł) | 250 zł | 23% |
| Transportation | 30% | ||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 30% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 27,000 (123,865 zł) | 77,305 zł | 60% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.778 (3.57 zł) | 5.78 zł | 38% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 28 (130 zł) | 91 zł | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.757 (26 zł) | 27 zł | 3% |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 11% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Dinar 4.214 (19.33 zł) | 21 zł | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.164 (14.52 zł) | 14.59 zł | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.792 (12.81 zł) | 10.21 zł | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.567 (16.36 zł) | 11 zł | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.143 (5.24 zł) | 4.39 zł | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.833 (8.41 zł) | 7.24 zł | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.143 (24 zł) | 25 zł | 6% |
| Entertainment | 89% | ||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 89% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (149 zł) | 46 zł | 221% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 14.125 (65 zł) | 42 zł | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (123 zł) | 114 zł | 8% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Dinar 60 (275 zł) | 130 zł | 112% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.667 (31 zł) | 18.42 zł | 66% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.393 (10.98 zł) | 8.61 zł | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Dinar 5.167 (24 zł) | 6.81 zł | 248% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 149 (686 zł) | 615 zł | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.072 (0.33 zł) | 0.30 zł | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Dinar 66 (305 zł) | 135 zł | 125% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Dinar 1.921 (8.81 zł) | 12.29 zł | 28% |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,534 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 26% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 19,680 zł
(Dinar 4,290)
in Amman
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 zł
in Kraków.