- 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 3.840) | Dinar 4.862 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (Dinar 2.174) | Dinar 2.105 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 1.145 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (Dinar 1.634) | Dinar 1.600 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.72 (Dinar 2.637) | Dinar 0.500 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.38 (Dinar 2.400) | Dinar 2.340 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (Dinar 1.948) | Dinar 1.650 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (Dinar 0.893) | Dinar 1.300 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (Dinar 2.323) | Dinar 3.910 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (Dinar 1.288) | Dinar 1.002 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (Dinar 1.862) | Dinar 0.270 | + 590% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,343 (Dinar 953) | Dinar 558 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,106 (Dinar 785) | Dinar 407 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $206 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 45 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,105 (Dinar 784) | Dinar 314 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $747 (Dinar 530) | Dinar 223 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 23 | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (Dinar 218) | Dinar 292 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 122 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.798 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 5.709 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 63 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 55 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 74 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 73 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,929 (Dinar 16,268) | Dinar 25,000 | - 35% | |
| 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 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dinar 5.685) | Dinar 2.626 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.547 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 22 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dinar 4.723) | Dinar 2.887 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (Dinar 2.467) | Dinar 3.203 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.86 (Dinar 2.739) | Dinar 3.171 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (Dinar 1.945) | Dinar 1.200 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (Dinar 1.140) | Dinar 2.503 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 5.240 | + 135% | |
| 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 31 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 22 | + 382% | |
| 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 | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (Dinar 3.526) | Dinar 2.730 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.36 (Dinar 2.381) | Dinar 4.000 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (Dinar 307) | Dinar 410 | - 25% | |
| 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 | $34 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 46 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.75 (Dinar 3.369) | Dinar 1.850 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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