- Cost of Living
- United States
- Jordan
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 33% 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 3.834) | Dinar 4.935 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (Dinar 2.117) | Dinar 2.105 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 1.184 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.22 (Dinar 1.572) | Dinar 1.600 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.28 (Dinar 2.327) | Dinar 0.500 | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.38 (Dinar 2.397) | Dinar 2.340 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.71 (Dinar 1.917) | Dinar 1.650 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (Dinar 0.881) | Dinar 1.300 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (Dinar 2.320) | Dinar 3.910 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (Dinar 1.263) | Dinar 1.002 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (Dinar 1.860) | Dinar 0.270 | + 589% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 75% 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 | $1,053 (Dinar 746) | Dinar 407 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (Dinar 135) | Dinar 45 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $979 (Dinar 694) | Dinar 314 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $701 (Dinar 496) | Dinar 223 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $116 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 23 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $312 (Dinar 221) | Dinar 315 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 122 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.798 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 5.709 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 63 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 55 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 72 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 73 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,478 (Dinar 15,925) | Dinar 25,000 | - 36% | |
| 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) | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 8 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dinar 4.411) | Dinar 2.527 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.761 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 22 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.82 (Dinar 4.120) | Dinar 2.887 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.31 (Dinar 2.342) | Dinar 3.289 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (Dinar 2.783) | Dinar 3.234 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.39 (Dinar 1.690) | Dinar 1.231 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (Dinar 1.242) | Dinar 2.503 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 32 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (Dinar 108) | Dinar 21 | + 407% | |
| 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 7 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (Dinar 3.620) | Dinar 2.730 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.36 (Dinar 2.377) | Dinar 4.000 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dinar 304) | Dinar 410 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (Dinar 0.278) | Dinar 0.040 | + 595% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 46 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.75 (Dinar 3.365) | Dinar 1.850 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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