Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Amman, Jordan
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.000 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dinar 5.160) | Dinar 4.623 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dinar 4.675) | Dinar 2.105 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dinar 0.762) | Dinar 1.181 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.81 (Dinar 3.410) | Dinar 1.600 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.91 (Dinar 3.478) | Dinar 0.500 | + 596% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Dinar 5.479) | Dinar 2.340 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.53 (Dinar 3.209) | Dinar 1.650 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (Dinar 1.567) | Dinar 1.300 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (Dinar 1.439) | Dinar 3.910 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (Dinar 1.521) | Dinar 1.110 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (Dinar 1.769) | Dinar 0.270 | + 555% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,784 (Dinar 1,972) | Dinar 558 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,219 (Dinar 1,572) | Dinar 407 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 45 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (Dinar 1,402) | Dinar 314 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (Dinar 1,042) | Dinar 223 | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 23 | + 300% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 31 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (Dinar 296) | Dinar 378 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 94 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 4.652) | Dinar 5.534 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 7 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 63 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 55 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 64 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (Dinar 101) | Dinar 73 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,015 (Dinar 15,594) | Dinar 25,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Dinar 0.531) | Dinar 0.830 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 30 | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.724 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dinar 5.801) | Dinar 2.789 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.180 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 20 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (Dinar 4.184) | Dinar 4.458 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (Dinar 2.761) | Dinar 3.154 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (Dinar 3.889) | Dinar 3.117 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (Dinar 2.726) | Dinar 1.130 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (Dinar 2.026) | Dinar 2.064 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 7 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 28 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 23 | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 33 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (Dinar 3.647) | Dinar 2.730 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (Dinar 3.858) | Dinar 4.000 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 193 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (Dinar 0.708) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1671% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 46 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Dinar 5.259) | Dinar 1.850 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 3,273
($4,620)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,600
in Amman.
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