- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Aberdeen
- Zarqa
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Cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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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 15) | Dinar 4.667 | + 218% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.50 (Dinar 5.438) | Dinar 4.500 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.42 (Dinar 3.380) | Dinar 3.250 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (Dinar 0.800) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.15 (Dinar 2.126) | Dinar 1.100 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.37 (Dinar 1.358) | Dinar 0.600 | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.65 (Dinar 4.602) | Dinar 4.000 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (Dinar 1.754) | Dinar 1.100 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (Dinar 0.777) | Dinar 1.500 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.64 (Dinar 1.621) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.76 (Dinar 1.742) | Dinar 1.000 | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.76 (Dinar 0.756) | Dinar 0.531 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,307 (Dinar 1,292) | Dinar 400 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,091 (Dinar 1,079) | Dinar 225 | + 380% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £181 (Dinar 178) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £686 (Dinar 678) | Dinar 350 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £568 (Dinar 562) | Dinar 250 | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £117 (Dinar 116) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | £356 (Dinar 351) | Dinar 250 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 95 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 80 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (Dinar 63) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,989 (Dinar 17,785) | Dinar 8,000 | + 122% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (Dinar 1.129) | Dinar 0.750 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 30 | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.17 (Dinar 3.134) | Dinar 2.500 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.88 (Dinar 5.808) | Dinar 6 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 10 | + 505% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.60 (Dinar 2.572) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.39 (Dinar 1.377) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.06 (Dinar 3.027) | Dinar 2.500 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.57 (Dinar 1.556) | Dinar 1.000 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.96 (Dinar 1.939) | Dinar 2.000 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 3.000 | + 394% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £68 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (Dinar 55) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 264% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.76 (Dinar 2.729) | Dinar 1.000 | + 173% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.24 (Dinar 4.192) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (Dinar 397) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (Dinar 0.040) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.100 | + 300% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,806
(£1,827)
in Aberdeen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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