- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Jordan
- Aberdeen
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.50 (Dinar 5.127) | Dinar 4.500 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (Dinar 3.309) | Dinar 3.250 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (Dinar 0.808) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (Dinar 2.004) | Dinar 1.100 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.64 (Dinar 1.533) | Dinar 0.600 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.79 (Dinar 4.464) | Dinar 4.000 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (Dinar 1.661) | Dinar 1.100 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.77 (Dinar 0.714) | Dinar 1.500 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.64 (Dinar 1.529) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 (Dinar 1.547) | Dinar 1.000 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (Dinar 0.993) | Dinar 0.531 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,307 (Dinar 1,218) | Dinar 400 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,091 (Dinar 1,017) | Dinar 225 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £171 (Dinar 159) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £686 (Dinar 640) | Dinar 350 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £568 (Dinar 530) | Dinar 250 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £150 (Dinar 139) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £374 (Dinar 349) | Dinar 250 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £107 (Dinar 100) | Dinar 95 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 80 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (Dinar 55) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (Dinar 60) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,989 (Dinar 16,768) | Dinar 8,000 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (Dinar 1.127) | Dinar 0.750 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 30 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 74% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.94 (Dinar 2.737) | Dinar 2.500 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.52 (Dinar 4.217) | Dinar 6 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 10 | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.74 (Dinar 2.557) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.30 (Dinar 1.212) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.47 (Dinar 3.232) | Dinar 2.500 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.52 (Dinar 1.419) | Dinar 1.000 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (Dinar 1.550) | Dinar 2.000 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 3.000 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £57 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 270% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.76 (Dinar 2.573) | Dinar 1.000 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.20 (Dinar 3.917) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £389 (Dinar 363) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (Dinar 0.037) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.100 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JOD
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,747
(£1,875)
in Aberdeen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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