Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 27% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 31% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amman | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (15,040 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (10,217 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.837 (5,220 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.190 (2,190 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (3,013 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 (1,066 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (5,544 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.409 (2,592 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (993 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (6,615 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (27,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (2,056 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (516 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 53% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (1,189,294 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (658,267 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (102,322 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (892,097 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (433,669 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (52,491 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (29,984 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (315,986 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (171,070 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (11,011 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (9,312 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 29% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amman | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (94,221 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (84,652 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (118,293 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (111,396 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 69% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amman | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (35,367,425 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (1,924 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 328% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (59,980 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.999 (9,197 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 45% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Amman | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.092 (5,690 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (13,034 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (39,535 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (6,158 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (5,247 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.391 (6,239 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (3,357 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (3,817 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (12,975 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 39% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (60,954 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (34,364 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (60,335 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (90,559 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (9,754 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (6,885 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (10,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (717,983 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (149 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (94,987 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (4,484 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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