Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (C$16) | C$23 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.976 (C$12) | C$13 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 4.308 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.374 (C$2.79) | C$2.41 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.772 (C$3.60) | C$4.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.544 (C$1.10) | C$3.95 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.842 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.580 (C$3.21) | C$4.85 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.741 (C$1.50) | C$3.95 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.688 (C$7) | C$3.50 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (C$36) | C$20 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.231 (C$2.50) | C$2.68 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.660 (C$1.34) | C$2.16 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 719 (C$1,459) | C$2,300 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 392 (C$795) | C$1,599 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 124 (C$251) | C$120 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 535 (C$1,085) | C$1,347 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 268 (C$544) | C$985 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (C$128) | C$69 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (C$26) | C$60 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 177 (C$359) | C$311 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 113 (C$230) | C$140 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (C$15) | C$10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.860 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 91% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 53 (C$108) | C$70 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 45 (C$91) | C$41 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (C$188) | C$105 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 121 (C$246) | C$120 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,544 (C$37,626) | C$24,609 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.990 (C$2.01) | C$1.69 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (C$61) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.632 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 9 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (C$51) | C$77 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.691 (C$7) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.971 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.359 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.122 (C$4.31) | C$3.11 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.460 (C$4.99) | C$3.02 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 8 (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 35 (C$70) | C$61 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 20 (C$40) | C$27 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (C$67) | C$118 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 61 (C$124) | C$97 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (C$13) | C$12 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.624 (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.567 (C$11) | C$7 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 381 (C$774) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.109 (C$0.22) | C$0.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (C$123) | C$38 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.477 (C$5.03) | C$13 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 328 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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