- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Jordan
- Wiesbaden
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wiesbaden, Germany compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.000 | + 232% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.935 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (Dinar 2.598) | Dinar 2.105 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (Dinar 1.030) | Dinar 1.184 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.60 (Dinar 3.117) | Dinar 1.600 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (Dinar 2.598) | Dinar 0.500 | + 420% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dinar 2.340 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 1.650 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dinar 1.300 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 3.910 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 54% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dinar 1.002 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.270 | - | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,501 (Dinar 1,300) | Dinar 558 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (Dinar 779) | Dinar 407 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (Dinar 173) | Dinar 45 | + 285% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (Dinar 563) | Dinar 314 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (Dinar 433) | Dinar 223 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 23 | + 285% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 31 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen TV | €500 (Dinar 433) | Dinar 315 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 122 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dinar 4.798 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.709 | + 82% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 63 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 55 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 72 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 73 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,702 (Dinar 10,999) | Dinar 25,000 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Dinar 1.155) | Dinar 0.830 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 30 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.527 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 4.761 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 22 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 2.887 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Dinar 2.706) | Dinar 3.289 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 3.234 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.231 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.503 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 32 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 33 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 2.730 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dinar 3.464) | Dinar 4.000 | - 13% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dinar 410 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.040 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 46 | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 1.850 | - | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.866
JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Wiesbaden (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,937
(€2,237)
in Wiesbaden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,500
in Amman.
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