Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 8% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 24% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (4,413Dram) | 3,403Dram | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (2,998Dram) | 2,260Dram | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.837 (1,532Dram) | 1,495Dram | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.190 (643Dram) | 705Dram | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (884Dram) | 1,255Dram | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 (313Dram) | 1,028Dram | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (1,627Dram) | 1,650Dram | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.409 (761Dram) | 545Dram | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (291Dram) | 410Dram | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (1,941Dram) | 453Dram | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (7,990Dram) | 3,329Dram | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (603Dram) | 763Dram | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (151Dram) | 263Dram | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 36% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (348,985Dram) | 541,070Dram | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (193,161Dram) | 403,244Dram | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (30,025Dram) | 52,338Dram | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (261,776Dram) | 429,229Dram | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (127,255Dram) | 212,610Dram | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (15,403Dram) | 27,268Dram | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (8,799Dram) | 8,444Dram | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (92,723Dram) | 185,110Dram | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (50,199Dram) | 78,712Dram | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (3,231Dram) | 5,127Dram | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (2,732Dram) | 4,168Dram | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 11% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Amman | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (27,648Dram) | 44,575Dram | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (24,840Dram) | 22,624Dram | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (34,712Dram) | 44,424Dram | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (32,688Dram) | 43,638Dram | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 50% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (10,378,169Dram) | 8,756,480Dram | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (565Dram) | 458Dram | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (17,600Dram) | 9,036Dram | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.998 (2,699Dram) | 2,407Dram | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 8% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.092 (1,670Dram) | 1,725Dram | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (3,825Dram) | 2,723Dram | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (11,601Dram) | 11,137Dram | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (1,807Dram) | 1,570Dram | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (1,540Dram) | 1,605Dram | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.391 (1,831Dram) | 1,284Dram | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (985Dram) | 1,011Dram | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (1,120Dram) | 1,215Dram | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (3,807Dram) | 3,750Dram | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 32% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (17,886Dram) | 10,950Dram | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (10,084Dram) | 6,302Dram | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (17,705Dram) | 16,060Dram | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (26,574Dram) | 23,830Dram | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (2,862Dram) | 2,899Dram | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (2,020Dram) | 1,222Dram | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (3,108Dram) | 1,260Dram | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (210,684Dram) | 294,324Dram | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (44Dram) | 16Dram | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (27,873Dram) | 24,259Dram | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (1,316Dram) | 886Dram | + 48% | |
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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 846 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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