Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.876 (£4.94) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.589 (£4.65) | £5.43 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.967 (£1.99) | £3.30 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.982 (£0.99) | £0.93 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.620 (£1.64) | £2.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (£0.54) | £1.96 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.007 (£3.05) | £3.47 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.226 (£1.24) | £1.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.671 (£0.68) | £1.30 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.408 (£3.45) | £2.12 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£16) | £7 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.147 (£1.16) | £1.64 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.351 (£0.36) | £1.11 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 472 (£478) | £1,100 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 344 (£348) | £868 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (£63) | £170 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (£340) | £659 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 219 (£222) | £621 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (£47) | £126 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (£15) | £21 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 202 (£204) | £386 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 114 (£115) | £107 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.896 (£4.96) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.273 (£5.34) | £12 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 62 (£63) | £62 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 50 (£50) | £30 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (£78) | £66 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 56 (£57) | £69 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,917 (£19,159) | £18,131 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.860 (£0.87) | £1.24 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (£41) | £65 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (£7) | £15 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.678 (£3.73) | £2.95 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (£6) | £4.55 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (£3.19) | £2.75 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (£2.90) | £1.30 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (£3.24) | £3.71 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (£1.25) | £1.73 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.183 (£2.21) | £1.64 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.069 (£5.13) | £13 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (£29) | £33 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £18 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (£28) | £66 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (£40) | £58 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.102 (£3.14) | £2.90 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.659 (£5.73) | £3.86 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (£430) | £389 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (£0.06) | £0.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (£62) | £36 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.991 (£3.03) | £9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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