Cost of living in Zarqa, Jordan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zarqa (Jordan) is 20% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.014 (161 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.007 (161 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.654 (106 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.000 (40 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.386 (56 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.552 (22 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.365 (135 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.148 (46 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.139 (46 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 45 NT$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 10 (401 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (40 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.531 (21 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Zarqa (Jordan) is 38% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 701 (28,128 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 233 (9,347 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 60 (2,408 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 470 (18,877 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 226 (9,065 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 30 (1,204 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (640 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 231 (9,268 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (4,130 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 8 (321 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 15 (602 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Zarqa (Jordan) is 4% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (2,012 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 1,033 NT$ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 (2,408 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 35 (1,404 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Zarqa (Jordan) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,518 (301,680 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.750 (30 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (1,335 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Zarqa (Jordan) is 44% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.500 (100 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.219 (209 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 10 (401 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (120 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.125 (125 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.741 (110 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.916 (37 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.000 (80 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.445 (178 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Zarqa (Jordan) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 6.000 (241 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 14 (562 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 1,031 NT$ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 2.000 (80 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.000 (40 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 56 NT$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.030 (1.20 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 (602 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.148 (86 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 174 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zarqa (Jordan) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 46,951 NT$ (Dinar 1,170) in Zarqa.
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