Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 42% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 27% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 207 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.486 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 170 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.751 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 55 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.337 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.850 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 44 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.515 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.522 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 76 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.452 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.728 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.720 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 23 | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 21 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 265 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.102 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.388 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 52% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 724 (Mex$ 19,027) | Mex$ 11,383 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 403 (Mex$ 10,583) | Mex$ 5,621 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (Mex$ 2,961) | Mex$ 749 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 505 (Mex$ 13,259) | Mex$ 8,059 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 267 (Mex$ 7,014) | Mex$ 3,883 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (Mex$ 1,015) | Mex$ 670 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 434 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 179 (Mex$ 4,707) | Mex$ 7,369 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (Mex$ 2,550) | Mex$ 2,233 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 115 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 156 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 86% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 53 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 985 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (Mex$ 1,249) | Mex$ 564 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (Mex$ 2,463) | Mex$ 1,484 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 118 (Mex$ 3,096) | Mex$ 1,356 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 34% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 17,884 (Mex$ 469,937) | Mex$ 327,976 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.073 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 527 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 213 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 25% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amman | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.821 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 52 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 198 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 830 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.340 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 70 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.177 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 54 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.180 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 56 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.136 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 39 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.574 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 33 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 280 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 59% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 433 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 190 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 795 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 794 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.490 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 136 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.521 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 80 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.491 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 49 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 377 (Mex$ 9,914) | Mex$ 9,341 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.127 (Mex$ 3.33) | Mex$ 2.45 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 56 (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 928 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.469 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 75 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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