Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 6 (£7) | £13 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.916 (£5.51) | £5.57 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.844 (£2.07) | £3.29 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.070 (£1.20) | £0.87 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.551 (£1.74) | £2.43 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.658 (£0.74) | £1.91 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.901 (£3.25) | £3.58 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.421 (£1.59) | £1.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.626 (£0.70) | £1.13 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.700 (£4.15) | £2.17 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£17) | £7 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.190 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.320 (£0.36) | £1.04 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 38% 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 513 (£576) | £1,117 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 345 (£387) | £868 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 64 (£72) | £170 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 329 (£369) | £661 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 184 (£206) | £621 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 48 (£53) | £125 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (£33) | £21 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 (£255) | £386 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 80 (£89) | £110 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.547 (£5.10) | £7 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.847 (£5.43) | £12 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 55 (£62) | £63 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (£52) | £30 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (£82) | £72 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (£77) | £68 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 24% 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 20,432 (£22,910) | £17,932 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.907 (£1.02) | £1.25 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 36 (£41) | £65 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 6% 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 3.710 (£4.16) | £3.03 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (£7) | £4.55 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (£25) | £62 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (£3.53) | £2.75 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (£3.21) | £1.32 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.195 (£3.58) | £3.71 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (£1.37) | £1.73 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.181 (£2.45) | £1.61 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.069 (£5.68) | £13 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amman | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 26 (£30) | £31 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (£19) | £18 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (£31) | £62 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (£41) | £60 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.983 (£5.59) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.925 (£3.28) | £2.75 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.770 (£6) | £3.83 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (£476) | £389 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (£0.04) | £0.10 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (£56) | £37 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.661 (£2.98) | £9 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.121
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JOD
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