Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.486 (£5.74) | £6 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.751 (£3.92) | £3.87 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.337 (£1.40) | £1.20 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.850 (£1.93) | £3.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.515 (£0.54) | £1.99 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.522 (£5.77) | £5.27 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.452 (£1.52) | £2.27 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.728 (£0.76) | £1.03 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.720 (£3.89) | £2.83 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 21 (£21) | £9 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.102 (£1.15) | £1.79 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.388 (£0.41) | £1.34 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 724 (£757) | £953 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 403 (£421) | £1,073 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (£118) | £297 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 505 (£528) | £702 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 267 (£279) | £544 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (£40) | £125 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (£15) | £25 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 179 (£187) | £418 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (£101) | £129 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 6 (£7) | £7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 53 (£56) | £69 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (£50) | £37 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (£98) | £99 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 118 (£123) | £52 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 17,884 (£18,697) | £17,412 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.073 (£1.12) | £1.52 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (£31) | £67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.821 (£3.99) | £2.31 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (£10) | £5.75 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (£25) | £94 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.340 (£3.49) | £2.46 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.177 (£3.32) | £1.57 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.180 (£3.32) | £4.18 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.136 (£2.23) | £2.17 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.574 (£2.69) | £1.68 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (£34) | £61 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (£20) | £13 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (£30) | £83 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (£57) | £72 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.490 (£5.74) | £7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.521 (£3.68) | £3.57 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.491 (£5.74) | £4.42 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 377 (£394) | £502 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.127 (£0.13) | £0.09 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 56 (£59) | £50 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.469 (£2.58) | £11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 339 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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