- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Jordan
- Kingston
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (Dinar 4.891) | Dinar 4.698 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.22 (Dinar 2.981) | Dinar 2.105 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.55 (Dinar 1.455) | Dinar 1.148 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.19 (Dinar 1.823) | Dinar 1.600 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.05 (Dinar 1.738) | Dinar 0.500 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (Dinar 4.245) | Dinar 2.340 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.36 (Dinar 2.487) | Dinar 1.650 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.01 (Dinar 2.291) | Dinar 1.300 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (Dinar 2.076) | Dinar 3.910 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (Dinar 1.317) | Dinar 1.151 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (Dinar 1.098) | Dinar 0.270 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,611 (Dinar 919) | Dinar 558 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,088 (Dinar 621) | Dinar 407 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (Dinar 163) | Dinar 45 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,288 (Dinar 735) | Dinar 314 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,001 (Dinar 572) | Dinar 223 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 23 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$46 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 31 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (Dinar 328) | Dinar 317 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 101 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (Dinar 5.418) | Dinar 4.962 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 48% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 63 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 55 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$91 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 63 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 73 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (Dinar 12,899) | Dinar 25,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (Dinar 0.705) | Dinar 0.830 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 30 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.027 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dinar 5.706) | Dinar 2.607 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.433 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$12 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.421 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (Dinar 2.444) | Dinar 3.125 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Dinar 3.529) | Dinar 2.981 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.93 (Dinar 1.670) | Dinar 1.139 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 (Dinar 1.334) | Dinar 2.044 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 30 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 21 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (Dinar 3.948) | Dinar 8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (Dinar 2.339) | Dinar 2.730 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (Dinar 3.284) | Dinar 4.000 | - 18% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Dinar 425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (Dinar 0.212) | Dinar 0.040 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$228 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 46 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.850 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,690 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,145
(C$3,758)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,700
in Amman.
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