- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Jordan
- Kingston
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (Dinar 4.590) | Dinar 4.862 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.72 (Dinar 3.070) | Dinar 2.105 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.70 (Dinar 1.450) | Dinar 1.145 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.14 (Dinar 1.685) | Dinar 1.600 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 (Dinar 1.916) | Dinar 0.500 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (Dinar 4.202) | Dinar 2.340 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (Dinar 2.004) | Dinar 1.650 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (Dinar 2.008) | Dinar 1.300 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (Dinar 1.737) | Dinar 3.910 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.33 (Dinar 1.250) | Dinar 1.002 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.12 (Dinar 1.139) | Dinar 0.270 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,678 (Dinar 901) | Dinar 558 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,119 (Dinar 601) | Dinar 407 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 45 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,232 (Dinar 661) | Dinar 314 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$996 (Dinar 535) | Dinar 223 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 23 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$48 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 31 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$550 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 292 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$149 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 122 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.798 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.709 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 53% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 63 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$40 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 55 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 74 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 73 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (Dinar 12,132) | Dinar 25,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 (Dinar 0.669) | Dinar 0.830 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$66 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 30 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dinar 5.367) | Dinar 2.626 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.547 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 22 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (Dinar 5.364) | Dinar 2.887 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.00 (Dinar 2.149) | Dinar 3.203 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.74 (Dinar 3.082) | Dinar 3.171 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.35 (Dinar 1.797) | Dinar 1.200 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.22 (Dinar 1.193) | Dinar 2.503 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.240 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 22 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$80 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 33 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (Dinar 4.025) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.25 (Dinar 2.281) | Dinar 2.730 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (Dinar 3.252) | Dinar 4.000 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$800 (Dinar 429) | Dinar 410 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (Dinar 0.255) | Dinar 0.040 | + 536% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 46 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (Dinar 5.976) | Dinar 1.850 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,513 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,037
(C$3,795)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,800
in Amman.
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