- Cost of Living
- United States
- Jordan
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.41 (Dinar 3.837) | Dinar 4.623 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (Dinar 2.564) | Dinar 2.105 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 1.181 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.39 (Dinar 1.692) | Dinar 1.600 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.05 (Dinar 2.165) | Dinar 0.500 | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.38 (Dinar 2.398) | Dinar 2.340 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.84 (Dinar 2.014) | Dinar 1.650 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (Dinar 0.899) | Dinar 1.300 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (Dinar 2.322) | Dinar 3.910 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (Dinar 1.266) | Dinar 1.110 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (Dinar 1.861) | Dinar 0.270 | + 589% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,343 (Dinar 952) | Dinar 558 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $965 (Dinar 684) | Dinar 407 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 45 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $904 (Dinar 641) | Dinar 314 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $620 (Dinar 439) | Dinar 223 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $152 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 23 | + 377% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (Dinar 236) | Dinar 378 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 94 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.534 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 7 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 63 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 55 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 64 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 73 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,805 (Dinar 14,751) | Dinar 25,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (Dinar 0.470) | Dinar 0.830 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 30 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.724 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 5.174) | Dinar 2.789 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.180 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 20 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dinar 4.395) | Dinar 4.458 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (Dinar 1.972) | Dinar 3.154 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (Dinar 3.593) | Dinar 3.117 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (Dinar 2.196) | Dinar 1.130 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (Dinar 1.466) | Dinar 2.064 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 28 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 23 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $23 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 33 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.37 (Dinar 3.811) | Dinar 2.730 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.36 (Dinar 2.379) | Dinar 4.000 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 193 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (Dinar 0.278) | Dinar 0.040 | + 596% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 46 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.75 (Dinar 3.367) | Dinar 1.850 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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