- Cost of Living
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- Athens, Georgia
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.667 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (Dinar 4.124) | Dinar 4.500 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (Dinar 2.416) | Dinar 3.250 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (Dinar 0.732) | Dinar 1.000 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.99 (Dinar 1.408) | Dinar 1.100 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (Dinar 3.293) | Dinar 0.600 | + 449% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.000 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (Dinar 2.226) | Dinar 1.100 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (Dinar 1.690) | Dinar 1.500 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (Dinar 1.163) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (Dinar 1.211) | Dinar 1.000 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (Dinar 1.761) | Dinar 0.531 | + 232% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (Dinar 645) | Dinar 400 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (Dinar 484) | Dinar 225 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (Dinar 91) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (Dinar 487) | Dinar 350 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (Dinar 415) | Dinar 250 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | $438 (Dinar 310) | Dinar 250 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 95 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 80 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Dinar 50) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (Dinar 15,734) | Dinar 8,000 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Dinar 0.433) | Dinar 0.750 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 30 | + 200% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (Dinar 3.052) | Dinar 2.500 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 10 | + 624% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dinar 4.444) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (Dinar 2.176) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (Dinar 1.604) | Dinar 2.500 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (Dinar 1.832) | Dinar 1.000 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 2.000 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 3.000 | + 273% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (Dinar 72) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dinar 5.366) | Dinar 2.000 | + 168% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (Dinar 2.547) | Dinar 1.000 | + 155% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (Dinar 3.499) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dinar 304) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (Dinar 0.035) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (Dinar 4.073) | Dinar 2.100 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,025
($2,857)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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