- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Amman
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amman, Jordan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.000 (£4.43) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.623 (£5.12) | £5.50 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.105 (£2.33) | £3.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.181 (£1.31) | £0.80 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.600 (£1.77) | £2.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.500 (£0.55) | £1.42 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.340 (£2.59) | £4.91 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.650 (£1.83) | £1.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.300 (£1.44) | £0.84 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.910 (£4.33) | £1.64 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£17) | £7 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.110 (£1.23) | £1.80 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.270 (£0.30) | £0.86 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 558 (£617) | £1,307 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 407 (£450) | £1,091 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 45 (£50) | £186 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 314 (£348) | £686 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 223 (£247) | £568 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 23 (£25) | £154 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 31 (£35) | £22 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 378 (£418) | £351 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (£104) | £80 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.534 (£6) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (£8) | £11 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 57% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 63 (£70) | £67 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 55 (£60) | £32 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (£71) | £60 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (£81) | £64 | + 26% | |
| 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 25,000 (£27,671) | £17,989 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.830 (£0.92) | £1.14 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.724 (£5.23) | £18 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.789 (£3.09) | £3.17 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.180 (£5.73) | £5.88 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (£23) | £73 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 4.458 (£4.93) | £2.55 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.154 (£3.49) | £1.49 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.117 (£3.45) | £3.50 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.130 (£1.25) | £1.63 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.064 (£2.28) | £1.96 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (£7) | £14 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (£32) | £36 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£18) | £18 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (£25) | £67 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 33 (£36) | £56 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (£9) | £7 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.730 (£3.02) | £2.76 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.000 (£4.43) | £3.65 | + 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 193 (£213) | £122 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (£0.04) | £0.04 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (£51) | £37 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.850 (£2.05) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,615 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.107
GBP
/
JOD
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,141
(Dinar 2,838)
in Amman.
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