- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Jordan
- Tembisa
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tembisa, South Africa compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tembisa (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (Dinar 3.287) | Dinar 4.000 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 47 (Dinar 2.582) | Dinar 4.629 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 18 (Dinar 0.985) | Dinar 2.105 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Dinar 0.845) | Dinar 1.171 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (Dinar 1.221) | Dinar 1.600 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 12 (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 0.500 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 35 (Dinar 1.940) | Dinar 2.340 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 12 (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 1.650 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 6.00 (Dinar 0.329) | Dinar 1.300 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (Dinar 0.493) | Dinar 3.910 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (Dinar 4.108) | Dinar 15 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 14 (Dinar 0.775) | Dinar 1.132 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.17 (Dinar 0.228) | Dinar 0.270 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Tembisa (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,500 (Dinar 356) | Dinar 558 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 407 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,200 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 45 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 314 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 223 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 31 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,858 (Dinar 376) | Dinar 330 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,286 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 94 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (Dinar 4.382) | Dinar 4.607 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (Dinar 2.191) | Dinar 7 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Tembisa (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 63 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 55 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,099 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 61 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 901 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 73 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Tembisa (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 319,000 (Dinar 17,474) | Dinar 25,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 0.830 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 180 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.670 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Tembisa (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.886 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.390 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 3.620 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 15 (Dinar 0.822) | Dinar 3.160 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (Dinar 2.465) | Dinar 3.010 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (Dinar 0.876) | Dinar 1.114 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 2.008 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (Dinar 4.382) | Dinar 7 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tembisa (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 171 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 32 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 83 (Dinar 4.537) | Dinar 16 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 22 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 600 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 33 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (Dinar 2.465) | Dinar 8 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (Dinar 1.033) | Dinar 2.730 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 18 (Dinar 0.986) | Dinar 4.000 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dinar 193 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (Dinar 0.090) | Dinar 0.040 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 46 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (Dinar 1.941) | Dinar 1.850 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,361 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,500
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 968
(R 17,667)
in Tembisa.
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