- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Mexico
- Aqaba
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aqaba, Jordan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aqaba (Jordan) is 148% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 32 (Mex$ 816) | Mex$ 58 | + 1298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 5.000 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 61 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.158 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 53 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.267 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 12 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.380 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 24 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.350 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.700 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 14 | + 590% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.250 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.650 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.500 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 170 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.683 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 16 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.063 (Mex$ 1.57) | Mex$ 33 | - 95% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Aqaba (Jordan) is 3% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 488 (Mex$ 12,265) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (Mex$ 7,548) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 123 (Mex$ 3,103) | Mex$ 550 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 475 (Mex$ 11,951) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 325 (Mex$ 8,177) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 433 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 350 (Mex$ 8,806) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 100 (Mex$ 2,516) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.500 (Mex$ 113) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.500 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 60 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 213% | |||
| Clothes in Aqaba (Jordan) is 213% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 48 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 350 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 59 (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 416 | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 48 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 950 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 75 (Mex$ 1,887) | Mex$ 550 | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Aqaba (Jordan) is 31% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,500 (Mex$ 314,491) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.675 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 255 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 1.931 (Mex$ 49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Aqaba (Jordan) is 10% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.250 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 63 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.600 (Mex$ 116) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 201) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.775 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 35 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.438 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.450 (Mex$ 87) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.665 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 4.000 (Mex$ 101) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 118 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Aqaba (Jordan) is 85% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 39 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 265 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 847) | Mex$ 130 | + 552% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 200 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 58 (Mex$ 1,468) | Mex$ 493 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 62 | + 238% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.975 (Mex$ 100) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 26 | + 766% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dinar 810 (Mex$ 20,379) | Mex$ 17,000 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Mex$ 1.01) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 43 (Mex$ 1,069) | Mex$ 550 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.900 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 36 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Aqaba (Jordan) is 63% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 99,365
(Dinar 3,949)
in Aqaba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 61,000
in Acapulco.
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