Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (C$5.20) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.190 (C$2.25) | C$1.98 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (C$3.10) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 (C$1.10) | C$3.17 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (C$5.70) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.409 (C$2.67) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (C$1.02) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (C$28) | C$19 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (C$2.11) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (C$0.53) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (C$1,223) | C$2,136 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (C$677) | C$1,257 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (C$105) | C$124 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (C$918) | C$1,120 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (C$446) | C$805 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (C$54) | C$66 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (C$31) | C$54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (C$325) | C$311 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (C$176) | C$97 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (C$97) | C$60 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (C$87) | C$39 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (C$122) | C$98 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (C$115) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (C$36,382) | C$22,942 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (C$1.98) | C$1.67 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (C$57) | C$67 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.001 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (C$13) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (C$42) | C$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (C$5.40) | C$3.85 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (C$3.45) | C$3.16 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (C$3.93) | C$2.46 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (C$63) | C$51 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (C$35) | C$27 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (C$62) | C$135 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (C$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (C$11) | C$7 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (C$739) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (C$0.15) | C$0.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (C$98) | C$37 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (C$4.94) | C$11 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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