Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.000 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.363) | Dinar 4.733 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dinar 5.000) | Dinar 2.105 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Dinar 0.751) | Dinar 1.186 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.45 (Dinar 3.139) | Dinar 1.600 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.21 (Dinar 3.681) | Dinar 0.500 | + 636% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Dinar 5.322) | Dinar 2.340 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.41 (Dinar 3.112) | Dinar 1.650 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (Dinar 1.462) | Dinar 1.300 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (Dinar 1.741) | Dinar 3.910 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.24 (Dinar 1.584) | Dinar 1.137 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.57 (Dinar 1.817) | Dinar 0.270 | + 573% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,870 (Dinar 2,026) | Dinar 558 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,291 (Dinar 1,617) | Dinar 407 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 45 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (Dinar 1,398) | Dinar 314 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (Dinar 1,039) | Dinar 223 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 23 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 31 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 332 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 97 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 4.637) | Dinar 4.607 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 7 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 63 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 55 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 61 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (Dinar 101) | Dinar 73 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,726 (Dinar 15,339) | Dinar 25,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (Dinar 0.561) | Dinar 0.830 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $126 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 30 | + 195% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 5.137 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dinar 5.783) | Dinar 2.905 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.823 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (Dinar 114) | Dinar 20 | + 478% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (Dinar 4.170) | Dinar 3.620 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (Dinar 2.752) | Dinar 3.221 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (Dinar 3.876) | Dinar 2.941 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (Dinar 2.717) | Dinar 1.137 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (Dinar 2.019) | Dinar 1.969 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 6 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 33 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 22 | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 33 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (Dinar 3.534) | Dinar 2.730 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.60 (Dinar 3.954) | Dinar 4.000 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 193 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (Dinar 0.706) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1665% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $94 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 46 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Dinar 5.242) | Dinar 1.850 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,670 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 3,614
($5,119)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,800
in Amman.
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