Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 42% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 30% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (C$15) | C$28 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.679 (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.445 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.127 (C$2.20) | C$3.97 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.719 (C$3.36) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.549 (C$1.07) | C$5.71 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.522 (C$11) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.384 (C$2.70) | C$5.39 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.719 (C$1.40) | C$4.61 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.720 (C$7) | C$3.39 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 21 (C$40) | C$22 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.078 (C$2.11) | C$3.32 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.421 (C$0.82) | C$2.73 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 61% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 687 (C$1,342) | C$3,592 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 400 (C$780) | C$2,780 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (C$220) | C$233 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 505 (C$985) | C$2,780 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 267 (C$521) | C$2,235 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (C$75) | C$147 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (C$28) | C$65 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 187 (C$366) | C$426 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 118 (C$231) | C$179 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 8 (C$15) | C$30 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 49% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 57 (C$111) | C$73 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (C$93) | C$56 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 94 (C$183) | C$133 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 118 (C$230) | C$209 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 48% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 17,884 (C$34,925) | C$32,984 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.073 (C$2.10) | C$1.47 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 31 (C$60) | C$162 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 42% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Amman | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.821 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (C$19) | C$39 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (C$47) | C$94 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.340 (C$7) | C$13 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.177 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.180 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.136 (C$4.17) | C$4.56 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.574 (C$5.03) | C$5.11 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (C$12) | C$39 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 20% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (C$63) | C$82 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 20 (C$39) | C$36 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (C$56) | C$289 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (C$106) | C$162 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.531 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.491 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 377 (C$737) | C$728 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.127 (C$0.25) | C$0.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 57 (C$110) | C$72 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.416 (C$4.72) | C$17 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 839 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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