Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Amman, Jordan
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.000 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.380) | Dinar 4.935 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Dinar 4.378) | Dinar 2.105 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (Dinar 0.796) | Dinar 1.184 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.88 (Dinar 3.458) | Dinar 1.600 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.23 (Dinar 3.709) | Dinar 0.500 | + 642% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 5.121) | Dinar 2.340 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (Dinar 2.852) | Dinar 1.650 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (Dinar 1.499) | Dinar 1.300 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (Dinar 2.089) | Dinar 3.910 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.45 (Dinar 1.736) | Dinar 1.002 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.74 (Dinar 1.938) | Dinar 0.270 | + 618% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 225% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,041 (Dinar 2,155) | Dinar 558 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,609 (Dinar 1,848) | Dinar 407 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (Dinar 127) | Dinar 45 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,194 (Dinar 1,554) | Dinar 314 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,726 (Dinar 1,223) | Dinar 223 | + 449% | |
| 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) | $57 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 31 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (Dinar 275) | Dinar 315 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 122 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.798 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.709 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 63 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 55 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 72 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 73 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,804 (Dinar 15,448) | Dinar 25,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (Dinar 0.632) | Dinar 0.830 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 30 | + 267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 8 | + 130% | |
| 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 5.431) | Dinar 2.527 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 4.761 | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 22 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dinar 5.171) | Dinar 2.887 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (Dinar 3.256) | Dinar 3.289 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (Dinar 4.162) | Dinar 3.234 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (Dinar 2.510) | Dinar 1.231 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (Dinar 1.792) | Dinar 2.503 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 7 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 32 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 16 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 21 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 33 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Dinar 3.541) | Dinar 2.730 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Dinar 4.475) | Dinar 4.000 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (Dinar 306) | Dinar 410 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (Dinar 0.443) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1007% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 46 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dinar 5.862) | Dinar 1.850 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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