- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Jordan
- Al Mubarraz
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 70 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.000 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 5.677) | Dinar 4.559 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 1.514) | Dinar 2.105 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 1.213 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.325) | Dinar 1.600 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 1.892) | Dinar 0.500 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (Dinar 3.785) | Dinar 2.340 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.325) | Dinar 1.650 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (Dinar 0.946) | Dinar 1.300 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.00 (Dinar 0.568) | Dinar 3.910 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (Dinar 0.946) | Dinar 1.122 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (Dinar 0.189) | Dinar 0.270 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,500 (Dinar 852) | Dinar 558 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,000 (Dinar 378) | Dinar 407 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 300 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 45 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,000 (Dinar 568) | Dinar 314 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,500 (Dinar 284) | Dinar 223 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 23 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 100 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 31 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,000 (Dinar 378) | Dinar 378 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 300 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 94 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 80 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.534 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 1.892) | Dinar 7 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 150 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 63 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 55 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 64 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 150 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 73 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 171% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 80,000 (Dinar 15,139) | Dinar 25,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.50 (Dinar 0.095) | Dinar 0.830 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 900 (Dinar 170) | Dinar 30 | + 468% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 22 (Dinar 4.136) | Dinar 4.731 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 1% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 1.892) | Dinar 2.789 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.180 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 4.458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 3.548) | Dinar 3.154 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Dinar 3.785) | Dinar 3.117 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 1.514) | Dinar 1.130 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.325) | Dinar 2.064 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 1.892) | Dinar 7 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 8% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 100 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 29 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 33 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 2.649) | Dinar 2.730 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 700 (Dinar 132) | Dinar 193 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (Dinar 0.076) | Dinar 0.040 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 46 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 1.850 | + 923% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,300 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 53% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 4,986
(﷼ 26,346)
in Al Mubarraz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 3,250
in Amman.
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