Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 37% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amman | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 45 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.679 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 34 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.445 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.127 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 7 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.719 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.549 (Dirham 2.84) | Dirham 6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.522 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 17 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.384 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.719 (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 4.48 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.720 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 10 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 21 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 59 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.078 (Dirham 5.59) | Dirham 8 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.421 (Dirham 2.18) | Dirham 5.13 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 70% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amman | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 687 (Dirham 3,560) | Dirham 14,724 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 400 (Dirham 2,070) | Dirham 9,417 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (Dirham 584) | Dirham 829 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 505 (Dirham 2,614) | Dirham 8,201 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 267 (Dirham 1,383) | Dirham 5,341 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 622 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 336 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 187 (Dirham 971) | Dirham 770 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 118 (Dirham 613) | Dirham 296 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 41 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 31 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 19% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amman | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 57 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 251 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 220 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 399 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 118 (Dirham 610) | Dirham 408 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 29% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amman | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 17,884 (Dirham 92,637) | Dirham 92,536 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.073 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 2.88 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 31 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 303 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 37 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 17% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amman | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.821 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 25 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 38 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 284 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.340 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.177 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.180 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.136 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.574 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 40 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 8% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Amman | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 147 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 20 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 98 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 283 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 275 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 75 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.531 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.491 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 45 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 377 (Dirham 1,954) | Dirham 1,999 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.127 (Dirham 0.66) | Dirham 0.56 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 57 (Dirham 293) | Dirham 318 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.416 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 907 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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