- 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 | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 53% 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 4.055) | Dinar 4.935 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Dinar 4.446) | Dinar 2.105 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (Dinar 1.179) | Dinar 1.184 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (Dinar 3.541) | Dinar 1.600 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (Dinar 3.272) | Dinar 0.500 | + 554% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (Dinar 3.480) | Dinar 2.340 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (Dinar 2.625) | Dinar 1.650 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (Dinar 1.322) | Dinar 1.300 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (Dinar 1.764) | Dinar 3.910 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (Dinar 1.669) | Dinar 1.002 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (Dinar 1.447) | Dinar 0.270 | + 436% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 250% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (Dinar 2,392) | Dinar 558 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,832 (Dinar 2,006) | Dinar 407 | + 393% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 45 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,825 (Dinar 2,002) | Dinar 314 | + 537% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,982 (Dinar 1,405) | Dinar 223 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 23 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 31 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $494 (Dinar 350) | Dinar 315 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 122 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.798 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 5.709 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 63 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 55 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 72 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (Dinar 117) | Dinar 73 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,213 (Dinar 16,446) | Dinar 25,000 | - 34% | |
| 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) | $19 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 8 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.527 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 4.761 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 22 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.887 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (Dinar 2.756) | Dinar 3.289 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 4.572) | Dinar 3.234 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (Dinar 3.191) | Dinar 1.231 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (Dinar 1.545) | Dinar 2.503 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 7 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 32 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $304 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 21 | + 908% | |
| 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 | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (Dinar 3.512) | Dinar 2.730 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (Dinar 3.710) | Dinar 4.000 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $443 (Dinar 314) | Dinar 410 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Dinar 0.125) | Dinar 0.040 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 46 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.850 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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