Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (kr71) | kr150 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.486 (kr50) | kr85 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.751 (kr35) | kr38 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.337 (kr12) | kr14 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.850 (kr17) | kr32 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.515 (kr4.74) | kr20 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.522 (kr51) | kr43 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.452 (kr13) | kr17 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.728 (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.720 (kr34) | kr9 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 21 (kr189) | kr81 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.102 (kr10) | kr20 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.388 (kr3.57) | kr10 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Amman | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 724 (kr6,664) | kr12,078 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 403 (kr3,706) | kr10,088 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (kr1,037) | kr797 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 505 (kr4,644) | kr8,998 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 267 (kr2,456) | kr6,853 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (kr355) | kr621 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (kr130) | kr164 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 179 (kr1,648) | kr2,390 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (kr893) | kr488 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 6 (kr58) | kr43 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (kr72) | kr230 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 11% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Amman | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 53 (kr491) | kr622 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (kr437) | kr294 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (kr863) | kr789 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 118 (kr1,084) | kr1,009 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Amman | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 17,884 (kr164,586) | kr314,482 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.073 (kr10) | kr15 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (kr272) | kr467 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (kr57) | kr407 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.821 (kr35) | kr37 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (kr90) | kr82 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (kr224) | kr500 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.340 (kr31) | kr37 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.177 (kr29) | kr31 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.180 (kr29) | kr18 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.136 (kr20) | kr12 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.574 (kr24) | kr17 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (kr60) | kr202 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (kr295) | kr297 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (kr173) | kr209 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (kr262) | kr455 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (kr498) | kr541 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.490 (kr51) | kr77 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.521 (kr32) | kr49 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.491 (kr51) | kr42 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 377 (kr3,472) | kr3,632 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.127 (kr1.17) | kr0.88 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 56 (kr517) | kr211 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.469 (kr23) | kr54 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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