- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Jordan
- Aberdeen
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aberdeen, United Kingdom compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 47% 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 5.125) | Dinar 4.500 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.42 (Dinar 3.186) | Dinar 3.250 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (Dinar 0.773) | Dinar 1.000 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (Dinar 2.003) | Dinar 1.100 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.37 (Dinar 1.280) | Dinar 0.600 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.69 (Dinar 4.373) | Dinar 4.000 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (Dinar 1.653) | Dinar 1.100 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (Dinar 0.732) | Dinar 1.500 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.64 (Dinar 1.528) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.76 (Dinar 1.641) | Dinar 1.000 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.79 (Dinar 0.738) | Dinar 0.531 | + 39% | |
| 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 | £181 (Dinar 168) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £686 (Dinar 639) | Dinar 350 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £568 (Dinar 529) | Dinar 250 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £117 (Dinar 109) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £356 (Dinar 331) | Dinar 250 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 95 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,989 (Dinar 16,763) | Dinar 8,000 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.16 (Dinar 1.082) | Dinar 0.750 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 30 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.17 (Dinar 2.954) | Dinar 2.500 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.75 (Dinar 4.425) | Dinar 6 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 10 | + 470% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.66 (Dinar 2.477) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.39 (Dinar 1.298) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.14 (Dinar 2.926) | Dinar 2.500 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.63 (Dinar 1.517) | Dinar 1.000 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.71 (Dinar 1.596) | Dinar 2.000 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 3.000 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.76 (Dinar 2.572) | Dinar 1.000 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.16 (Dinar 3.880) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £420 (Dinar 391) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.932
JOD
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,889
(£2,027)
in Aberdeen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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