- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Jordan
- Jizan
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jizan, Saudi Arabia compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.000 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 3.396) | Dinar 4.734 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 3.577) | Dinar 2.105 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.50 (Dinar 1.038) | Dinar 1.127 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 5.50 (Dinar 1.038) | Dinar 1.600 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (Dinar 0.943) | Dinar 0.500 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dinar 2.340 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dinar 1.650 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dinar 1.300 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 3.910 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (Dinar 0.943) | Dinar 1.115 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.67 (Dinar 0.314) | Dinar 0.270 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,100 (Dinar 396) | Dinar 558 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,401 (Dinar 642) | Dinar 407 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 147 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 45 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,337 (Dinar 441) | Dinar 314 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200 (Dinar 226) | Dinar 223 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 175 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 31 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,400 (Dinar 264) | Dinar 323 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 500 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 101 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.962 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.986 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 51% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 160 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 63 | - 52% | |
| 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) | ﷼ 350 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 63 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dinar 73 | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 24% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 44,000 (Dinar 8,302) | Dinar 25,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (Dinar 0.148) | Dinar 0.830 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 30 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.027 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 1% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.607 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.433 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 3.421 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dinar 3.136 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.960 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.171 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.025 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 29 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
| 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 | ﷼ 16 (Dinar 3.019) | Dinar 2.730 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 2,000 (Dinar 377) | Dinar 413 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (Dinar 0.057) | Dinar 0.040 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 46 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (Dinar 2.264) | Dinar 1.850 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,622 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,671
(﷼ 8,857)
in Jizan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,600
in Amman.
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