Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 49% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Amman (Jordan) is 40% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 7 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.263 ($4.60) | $6 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.191 ($1.68) | $1.25 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.675 ($2.36) | $4.46 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 ($0.82) | $6 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.897 ($4.09) | $7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.550 ($2.19) | $4.44 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 ($0.76) | $2.84 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.246 ($5.99) | $4.99 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 ($20) | $16 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.147 ($1.62) | $2.59 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.286 ($0.40) | $2.74 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 74% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 ($1,073) | $4,136 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 382 ($539) | $3,053 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 ($81) | $218 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 ($684) | $2,611 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 ($332) | $2,129 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 ($40) | $137 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($23) | $48 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 160 ($226) | $331 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 ($131) | $114 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.066 ($7) | $33 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 5% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 55 ($78) | $57 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 ($65) | $62 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 68 ($96) | $103 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 71 ($101) | $141 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 38% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,915 ($28,093) | $26,564 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 ($1.48) | $0.94 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 35 ($49) | $104 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 8 ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 45% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.092 ($4.36) | $8 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 ($30) | $117 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 ($4.72) | $7 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 ($4.02) | $4.25 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.391 ($4.78) | $4.79 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 ($2.57) | $4.99 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.163 ($3.05) | $2.56 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 ($10) | $37 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 34% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 ($47) | $64 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 ($23) | $29 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 ($46) | $261 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 ($69) | $110 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 ($5.28) | $5.48 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 ($8) | $9 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 ($550) | $525 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.049 ($0.07) | $0.18 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 ($73) | $103 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 ($3.44) | $12 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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