Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Amman (Jordan) is 22% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 5.016 ($7) | $8 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.323 ($3.27) | $4.69 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.087 ($1.53) | $0.98 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.802 ($2.54) | $2.69 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.578 ($0.81) | $5.18 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.457 ($4.87) | $7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.167 ($1.64) | $3.74 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.679 ($0.96) | $2.19 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.217 ($4.53) | $1.91 | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 ($22) | $12 | + 86% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.128 ($1.59) | $1.72 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.384 ($0.54) | $2.38 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 55% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 533 ($751) | $1,805 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 352 ($496) | $1,322 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 106 ($150) | $179 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 378 ($533) | $1,457 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 228 ($321) | $1,032 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 59 ($84) | $124 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($22) | $56 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | Dinar 245 ($345) | $326 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 88 ($124) | $151 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.121 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 83% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 ($86) | $46 | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 44 ($62) | $29 | + 114% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 81 ($114) | $78 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 65 ($92) | $96 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 60% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,047 ($29,664) | $23,948 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.883 ($1.24) | $0.71 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 36 ($50) | $24 | + 107% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 ($10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 44% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.618 ($5.10) | $5.50 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($9) | $6.00 | + 55% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 ($32) | $158 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.042 ($4.29) | $7 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.292 ($4.64) | $3.31 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 ($4.47) | $6 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 ($1.83) | $4.45 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.519 ($3.55) | $1.95 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 ($9) | $26 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 45% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 ($44) | $35 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 ($21) | $23 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 ($42) | $61 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 ($51) | $63 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.821 ($3.98) | $4.53 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.341 ($8) | $5.89 | + 28% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 425 ($599) | $433 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.049 ($0.07) | $1.73 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 69 ($97) | $35 | + 177% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.358 ($3.32) | $6 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on December 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 27% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,200 in Asheville, North Carolina you would need to make just about $3,788 (Dinar 2,687) in Amman.
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