Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 31% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.876 (€5.65) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.589 (€5.32) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.967 (€2.28) | €3.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.982 (€1.14) | €0.97 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.620 (€1.88) | €2.28 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (€0.62) | €1.87 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.007 (€3.48) | €5.47 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.226 (€1.42) | €1.70 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.671 (€0.78) | €1.22 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.408 (€3.95) | €1.71 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€18) | €7 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.147 (€1.33) | €2.45 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.351 (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 472 (€547) | €1,020 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 344 (€399) | €836 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (€72) | €155 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (€389) | €779 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 219 (€254) | €531 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (€54) | €123 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (€17) | €29 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 202 (€234) | €383 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 114 (€132) | €117 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.896 (€5.67) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.273 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 8% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 62 (€72) | €79 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 50 (€58) | €43 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (€89) | €93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 56 (€65) | €129 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,917 (€21,914) | €23,515 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.860 (€1.00) | €1.34 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (€47) | €48 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (€8) | €28 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 17% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.678 (€4.26) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (€26) | €26 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (€3.64) | €4.50 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (€3.31) | €3.72 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (€3.70) | €3.39 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (€1.43) | €1.36 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.183 (€2.53) | €2.40 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (€33) | €35 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (€31) | €48 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (€46) | €51 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.102 (€3.59) | €3.09 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.659 (€7) | €4.65 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (€492) | €438 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (€71) | €27 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.991 (€3.46) | €6 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 365 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 24% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,287 (Dinar 1,974) in Amman.
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