Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (£11) | £12 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.079 (£5.49) | £5.43 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.299 (£2.49) | £3.30 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.045 (£1.13) | £0.93 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.645 (£1.78) | £2.39 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.595 (£0.64) | £1.96 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.573 (£3.86) | £3.47 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.192 (£1.29) | £1.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.713 (£0.77) | £1.30 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.008 (£3.25) | £2.12 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£16) | £7 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.103 (£1.19) | £1.64 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.344 (£0.37) | £1.11 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 540 (£584) | £1,100 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 375 (£405) | £870 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 76 (£82) | £170 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 342 (£369) | £599 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (£242) | £624 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (£71) | £126 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (£16) | £21 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 247 (£267) | £386 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 115 (£124) | £107 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.121 (£5.54) | £6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 41% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (£69) | £62 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (£50) | £30 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 80 (£87) | £66 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 62 (£67) | £69 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,913 (£22,607) | £18,131 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.916 (£0.99) | £1.24 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (£42) | £66 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (£8) | £15 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.618 (£3.91) | £2.95 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (£7) | £4.55 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (£25) | £62 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.042 (£3.29) | £2.75 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.292 (£3.56) | £1.30 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 (£3.43) | £3.71 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 (£1.40) | £1.73 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.519 (£2.72) | £1.64 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (£33) | £33 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (£16) | £18 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (£32) | £66 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (£39) | £58 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.821 (£3.05) | £2.90 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.341 (£5.77) | £3.86 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (£459) | £389 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.049 (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 69 (£74) | £36 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.326 (£2.51) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,900 (Dinar 2,683) in Amman.
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