Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 27% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 17% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Amman | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.486 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.751 (€4.53) | €4.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.079 (€1.30) | €1.16 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.850 (€2.23) | €4.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.515 (€0.62) | €2.77 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.522 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.452 (€1.75) | €2.63 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.728 (€0.88) | €1.74 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.720 (€4.49) | €1.01 | + 345% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 21 (€25) | €7 | + 244% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.986 (€1.19) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.364 (€0.44) | €1.99 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 51% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Amman | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 724 (€875) | €1,903 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 403 (€487) | €1,804 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (€136) | €188 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 505 (€610) | €1,152 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 267 (€323) | €912 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€47) | €126 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (€17) | €25 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 179 (€216) | €353 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (€117) | €116 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €5.51 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (€9) | €19 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 11% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Amman | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 53 (€64) | €90 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (€57) | €58 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (€113) | €106 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 118 (€142) | €165 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 31% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Amman | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 17,884 (€21,609) | €26,119 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.073 (€1.30) | €1.66 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (€36) | €52 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 11% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Amman | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.821 (€4.62) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€29) | €55 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.340 (€4.04) | €3.48 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.177 (€3.84) | €2.50 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.180 (€3.84) | €2.96 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.136 (€2.58) | €1.50 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.574 (€3.11) | €1.68 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Amman | Hamburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€39) | €40 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (€34) | €156 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (€65) | €57 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.490 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.521 (€4.25) | €3.80 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.491 (€7) | €4.16 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 377 (€456) | €470 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.127 (€0.15) | €0.09 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 56 (€68) | €54 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.469 (€2.98) | €8 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 424 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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