- Cost of Living
- United States
- Jordan
- Albany, New York
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.667 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.509) | Dinar 4.500 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (Dinar 2.487) | Dinar 3.250 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Dinar 0.614) | Dinar 1.000 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (Dinar 1.801) | Dinar 1.100 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (Dinar 3.361) | Dinar 0.600 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 4.812) | Dinar 4.000 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (Dinar 2.154) | Dinar 1.100 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (Dinar 1.124) | Dinar 1.500 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.08 (Dinar 1.471) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (Dinar 1.234) | Dinar 1.000 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (Dinar 1.405) | Dinar 0.531 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,463 (Dinar 1,036) | Dinar 400 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,143 (Dinar 810) | Dinar 225 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (Dinar 100) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (Dinar 630) | Dinar 350 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $731 (Dinar 518) | Dinar 250 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (Dinar 89) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 15 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 250 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 95 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 80 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Dinar 58) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (Dinar 58) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (Dinar 17,536) | Dinar 8,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (Dinar 0.478) | Dinar 0.750 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 30 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.500 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 6 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 10 | + 601% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (Dinar 3.392) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (Dinar 2.309) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (Dinar 3.671) | Dinar 2.500 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (Dinar 2.354) | Dinar 1.000 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (Dinar 1.399) | Dinar 2.000 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 3.000 | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (Dinar 96) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.000 | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (Dinar 3.106) | Dinar 1.000 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Dinar 4.297) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dinar 304) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Dinar 0.142) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.100 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,819
($2,568)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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