Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 21% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 19% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Amman | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 ($12) | $15 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.636 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.669 ($3.76) | $4.30 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.166 ($1.64) | $0.93 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.765 ($2.49) | $3.99 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.891 ($1.25) | $4.27 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.248 ($4.58) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.479 ($2.08) | $3.96 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.386 ($1.95) | $1.68 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.744 ($5.27) | $2.47 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 ($23) | $15 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.205 ($1.70) | $2.09 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 ($0.40) | $2.66 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 58% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Amman | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 ($911) | $2,041 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 ($504) | $1,469 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 ($78) | $161 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 ($683) | $1,546 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 ($332) | $1,062 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 ($40) | $104 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($23) | $62 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 ($242) | $312 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 ($131) | $151 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 48% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Amman | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 ($72) | $53 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 ($65) | $33 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 ($91) | $99 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 ($85) | $118 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 24% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Amman | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 ($27,077) | $23,152 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 ($1.47) | $0.80 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 26 ($37) | $25 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.048 ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 37% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Amman | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 ($4.49) | $5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($10) | $8 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 ($31) | $130 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 ($4.71) | $6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 ($4.02) | $3.81 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 ($4.99) | $5.37 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 ($2.57) | $4.67 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 ($2.92) | $2.04 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 ($9) | $24 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 9% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Amman | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 ($47) | $39 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 ($26) | $21 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 ($46) | $39 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 ($69) | $65 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 ($7) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 ($5.27) | $4.74 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 ($8) | $5.77 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 ($550) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 ($0.11) | $0.20 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 ($73) | $33 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.574 ($3.63) | $7 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 667 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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