Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Amman (Jordan) is 26% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.876 (£4.88) | £10 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.589 (£4.60) | £6 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.967 (£1.97) | £3.36 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.982 (£0.98) | £1.01 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.620 (£1.62) | £2.86 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (£0.53) | £1.28 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.007 (£3.01) | £5.47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.226 (£1.23) | £1.94 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.671 (£0.67) | £0.85 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.408 (£3.41) | £1.71 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£15) | £8 | + 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.147 (£1.15) | £1.78 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.351 (£0.35) | £0.90 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 472 (£473) | £1,801 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 344 (£345) | £1,197 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (£62) | £138 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (£337) | £981 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 219 (£220) | £609 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (£47) | £131 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (£15) | £17 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 202 (£202) | £331 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 114 (£114) | £66 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.896 (£4.90) | £5.73 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.273 (£5.28) | £11 | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 25% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 62 (£63) | £81 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 50 (£50) | £29 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (£77) | £67 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 56 (£57) | £63 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,917 (£18,950) | £17,216 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.860 (£0.86) | £1.21 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (£41) | £52 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 24% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.678 (£3.68) | £3.90 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (£22) | £80 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (£3.15) | £3.07 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (£2.86) | £1.41 | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (£3.20) | £3.30 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (£1.24) | £1.51 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.183 (£2.19) | £1.20 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.069 (£5.08) | £12 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 11% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (£28) | £32 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£16) | £23 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (£27) | £89 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (£40) | £51 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (£6) | £7 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.102 (£3.11) | £3.62 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.659 (£5.67) | £4.40 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (£426) | £401 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (£0.06) | £0.17 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (£61) | £27 | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.991 (£3.00) | £9 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 31% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,200 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,562 (Dinar 3,556) in Amman.
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