Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 8% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 182 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 149 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.658 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 65 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.155 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 28 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.628 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 211 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.374 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 55 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.561 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 32 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 370 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 34 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 37% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (Mex$ 16,803) | Mex$ 43,272 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (Mex$ 9,300) | Mex$ 11,603 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (Mex$ 1,446) | Mex$ 983 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (Mex$ 12,604) | Mex$ 16,267 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (Mex$ 6,127) | Mex$ 7,359 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 2,075 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 416 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (Mex$ 4,464) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (Mex$ 2,417) | Mex$ 1,508 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 137 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 133 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 29% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (Mex$ 1,331) | Mex$ 937 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 905 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (Mex$ 1,574) | Mex$ 1,305 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 5% cheaper than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (Mex$ 499,685) | Mex$ 324,744 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 960 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.983 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 481 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 15% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 87 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 85 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 1,291 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 104 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 38 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 41 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 31 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 55 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 249 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 11% more expensive than in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cabo San Lucas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 472 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 146 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 854 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (Mex$ 1,279) | Mex$ 1,244 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 148 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 80 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 46 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (Mex$ 10,144) | Mex$ 15,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (Mex$ 2.10) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 1,926 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 58 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 782 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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