Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 27% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 7% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Limassol | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 8 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 5.448) | Dinar 7 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (Dinar 2.905) | Dinar 3.263 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.72 (Dinar 1.322) | Dinar 1.191 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.88 (Dinar 2.983) | Dinar 1.675 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (Dinar 1.959) | Dinar 0.579 | + 238% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.89 (Dinar 4.525) | Dinar 2.897 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (Dinar 1.593) | Dinar 1.550 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.72 (Dinar 0.555) | Dinar 0.539 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (Dinar 1.091) | Dinar 4.246 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 5.680) | Dinar 14 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 (Dinar 1.823) | Dinar 1.147 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (Dinar 1.060) | Dinar 0.286 | + 271% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 122% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Limassol | Amman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,307 (Dinar 1,774) | Dinar 761 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,344 (Dinar 1,033) | Dinar 382 | + 171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €270 (Dinar 207) | Dinar 57 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,520 (Dinar 1,169) | Dinar 485 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €844 (Dinar 649) | Dinar 236 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (Dinar 114) | Dinar 29 | + 300% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 16 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (Dinar 258) | Dinar 160 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 93 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 5.639) | Dinar 5.985 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.066 | + 35% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 20% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Limassol | Amman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 55 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 46 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 68 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 71 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Limassol | Amman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,823 (Dinar 14,472) | Dinar 19,915 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 1.046 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 35 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 8 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 22% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Limassol | Amman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (Dinar 3.732) | Dinar 3.092 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 21 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.72 (Dinar 4.397) | Dinar 3.347 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (Dinar 2.785) | Dinar 2.852 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 (Dinar 3.069) | Dinar 3.391 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (Dinar 1.684) | Dinar 1.824 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (Dinar 1.580) | Dinar 2.163 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 7 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 15% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Limassol | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 33 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 33 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 49 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.301 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.12 (Dinar 3.168) | Dinar 3.742 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.35 (Dinar 2.574) | Dinar 5.756 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (Dinar 425) | Dinar 390 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Dinar 0.120) | Dinar 0.049 | + 145% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 52 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (Dinar 3.622) | Dinar 2.437 | + 49% | |
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 225 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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