- 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 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.50 (Dinar 4.958) | Dinar 4.500 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (Dinar 3.200) | Dinar 3.250 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 1.000 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (Dinar 1.938) | Dinar 1.100 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.63 (Dinar 1.467) | Dinar 0.600 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (Dinar 4.085) | Dinar 4.000 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (Dinar 1.606) | Dinar 1.100 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.76 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 1.500 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.64 (Dinar 1.478) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.71 (Dinar 1.538) | Dinar 1.000 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (Dinar 0.833) | Dinar 0.531 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,307 (Dinar 1,178) | Dinar 400 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,091 (Dinar 984) | Dinar 225 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (Dinar 165) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £686 (Dinar 619) | Dinar 350 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £568 (Dinar 512) | Dinar 250 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £142 (Dinar 128) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £342 (Dinar 308) | Dinar 250 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 95 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 80 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (Dinar 58) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,989 (Dinar 16,215) | Dinar 8,000 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (Dinar 1.055) | Dinar 0.750 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 30 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.73 (Dinar 2.457) | Dinar 2.500 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.45 (Dinar 4.009) | Dinar 6 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 10 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.74 (Dinar 2.473) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.29 (Dinar 1.161) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.16 (Dinar 2.848) | Dinar 2.500 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.52 (Dinar 1.373) | Dinar 1.000 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (Dinar 1.651) | Dinar 2.000 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 3.000 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (Dinar 50) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 247% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.76 (Dinar 2.488) | Dinar 1.000 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.23 (Dinar 3.809) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £392 (Dinar 353) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (Dinar 0.036) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.100 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.901
JOD
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,007
(£2,227)
in Aberdeen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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