- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Amman
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amman, Jordan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.000 (£4.28) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.726 (£5.05) | £5.50 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.105 (£2.25) | £3.36 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.144 (£1.22) | £0.80 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.600 (£1.71) | £2.15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.500 (£0.53) | £1.51 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.340 (£2.50) | £4.63 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.650 (£1.76) | £1.71 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.300 (£1.39) | £0.81 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.910 (£4.18) | £1.64 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£16) | £7 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.117 (£1.19) | £1.79 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.270 (£0.29) | £0.70 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 558 (£596) | £1,307 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 407 (£435) | £1,091 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 45 (£48) | £186 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 314 (£336) | £686 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 223 (£238) | £568 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 23 (£24) | £154 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 31 (£34) | £22 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 317 (£339) | £351 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 101 (£108) | £80 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.962 (£5.31) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 63 (£68) | £67 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 55 (£58) | £32 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 63 (£67) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (£78) | £64 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 25,000 (£26,732) | £17,989 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.830 (£0.89) | £1.15 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.027 (£4.31) | £18 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.607 (£2.79) | £3.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.433 (£5.81) | £5.88 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (£22) | £74 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.421 (£3.66) | £2.55 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.137 (£3.35) | £1.49 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.988 (£3.19) | £3.31 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.171 (£1.25) | £1.53 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.025 (£2.17) | £1.81 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (£6) | £15 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 30 (£32) | £35 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £18 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (£23) | £67 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 33 (£35) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (£9) | £7 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.730 (£2.92) | £2.76 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.000 (£4.28) | £3.56 | + 20% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dinar 413 (£442) | £333 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (£0.04) | £0.04 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (£49) | £37 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.850 (£1.98) | £9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,933 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,817
(Dinar 2,634)
in Amman.
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