- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Mexico
- Aqaba
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aqaba, Jordan compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aqaba (Jordan) is 139% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 32 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 58 | + 1311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 5.000 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 61 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.158 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 38 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.267 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 12 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.380 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 24 | + 149% | |
| 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$ 94) | Mex$ 14 | + 596% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.250 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.650 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.500 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 170 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.683 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 16 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.063 (Mex$ 1.59) | Mex$ 33 | - 95% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Aqaba (Jordan) is 19% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 488 (Mex$ 12,380) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (Mex$ 7,619) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 123 (Mex$ 3,132) | Mex$ 550 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 475 (Mex$ 12,063) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 325 (Mex$ 8,253) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 25% | |
| 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$ 457) | Mex$ 433 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 350 (Mex$ 8,888) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 100 (Mex$ 2,540) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.500 (Mex$ 114) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.500 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 60 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in Aqaba (Jordan) is 219% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 48 (Mex$ 1,206) | Mex$ 350 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 59 (Mex$ 1,486) | Mex$ 416 | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 48 (Mex$ 1,206) | Mex$ 950 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 75 (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 550 | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Aqaba (Jordan) is 32% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 12,500 (Mex$ 317,440) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.675 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 255 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Aqaba (Jordan) is 9% 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$ 117) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 203) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.775 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 35 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.438 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 39 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.450 (Mex$ 88) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.665 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 4.000 (Mex$ 102) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 118 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Aqaba (Jordan) is 102% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 39 (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 265 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 130 | + 558% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 200 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 58 (Mex$ 1,481) | Mex$ 493 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 62 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.975 (Mex$ 101) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 26 | + 775% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 810 (Mex$ 20,570) | Mex$ 17,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Mex$ 1.02) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 43 (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 550 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.900 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 36 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.395
MXN
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Aqaba (Jordan) is 72% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 65,278
(Dinar 2,570)
in Aqaba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Acapulco.
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