- Cost of Living
- United States
- Jordan
- New York City
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in New York City, United States compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (Dinar 4.049) | Dinar 4.734 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Dinar 4.412) | Dinar 2.105 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (Dinar 1.177) | Dinar 1.127 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.83 (Dinar 3.419) | Dinar 1.600 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 (Dinar 3.459) | Dinar 0.500 | + 592% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (Dinar 3.475) | Dinar 2.340 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (Dinar 2.599) | Dinar 1.650 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (Dinar 1.348) | Dinar 1.300 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (Dinar 1.761) | Dinar 3.910 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.38 (Dinar 1.684) | Dinar 1.115 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (Dinar 1.445) | Dinar 0.270 | + 435% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 276% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (Dinar 2,389) | Dinar 558 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,848 (Dinar 2,015) | Dinar 407 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 45 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,763 (Dinar 1,955) | Dinar 314 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,027 (Dinar 1,434) | Dinar 223 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 23 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 31 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $516 (Dinar 365) | Dinar 323 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (Dinar 97) | Dinar 101 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.962 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 5.986 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 63 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 55 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 63 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 73 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,268 (Dinar 15,755) | Dinar 25,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (Dinar 0.498) | Dinar 0.830 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 30 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.027 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.607 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 5.433 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 20 | + 450% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dinar 5.209) | Dinar 3.421 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (Dinar 2.782) | Dinar 3.136 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (Dinar 3.835) | Dinar 2.960 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.37 (Dinar 3.090) | Dinar 1.171 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 2.025 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 6 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 29 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $304 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 21 | + 913% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 33 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (Dinar 3.353) | Dinar 2.730 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (Dinar 3.705) | Dinar 4.000 | - 7% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $456 (Dinar 323) | Dinar 413 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Dinar 0.124) | Dinar 0.040 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 46 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.850 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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