Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 16% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 17% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Amman | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (2,416 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.850 (1,435 G$) | 1,287 G$ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.751 (814 G$) | 579 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.202 (356 G$) | 538 G$ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.747 (517 G$) | 763 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.590 (175 G$) | 414 G$ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.073 (909 G$) | 932 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.680 (497 G$) | 960 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.534 (158 G$) | 287 G$ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.327 (1,577 G$) | 349 G$ | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (5,095 G$) | 3,176 G$ | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.181 (349 G$) | 404 G$ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.321 (95 G$) | 291 G$ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 8% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Amman | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 570 (168,819 G$) | 194,910 G$ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 314 (92,873 G$) | 98,608 G$ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 64 (18,808 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 440 (130,100 G$) | 104,313 G$ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 251 (74,346 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 30 (9,013 G$) | 11,583 G$ | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 21 (6,295 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 204 (60,287 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 75 (22,311 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (1,771 G$) | 1,778 G$ | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (3,113 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Amman | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 36 (10,546 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (14,081 G$) | 8,227 G$ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (18,385 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 56 (16,621 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 15% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Amman | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 16,714 (4,946,515 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.959 (284 G$) | 226 G$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (9,681 G$) | 8,329 G$ | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.723 (1,694 G$) | 4,157 G$ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 11% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Amman | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.317 (982 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (1,874 G$) | 1,841 G$ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (7,601 G$) | 4,277 G$ | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.905 (564 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.433 (720 G$) | 921 G$ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.073 (910 G$) | 985 G$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.568 (464 G$) | 534 G$ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.643 (486 G$) | 513 G$ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.000 (1,480 G$) | 1,346 G$ | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 67% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Amman | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (6,841 G$) | 4,704 G$ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (4,339 G$) | 2,652 G$ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (10,629 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 40 (11,724 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.319 (1,574 G$) | 1,739 G$ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.801 (829 G$) | 811 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (1,788 G$) | 456 G$ | + 292% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 416 (123,262 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 722% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.042 (12 G$) | 24 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 51 (15,049 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.475 (732 G$) | 619 G$ | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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