- Cost of Living
- United States
- Jordan
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.321) | Dinar 4.500 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (Dinar 3.270) | Dinar 3.250 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dinar 0.767) | Dinar 1.000 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (Dinar 2.249) | Dinar 1.100 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (Dinar 3.491) | Dinar 0.600 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.000 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (Dinar 2.526) | Dinar 1.100 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (Dinar 0.917) | Dinar 1.500 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.52 (Dinar 2.499) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (Dinar 1.234) | Dinar 1.000 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (Dinar 1.662) | Dinar 0.531 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,248 (Dinar 885) | Dinar 400 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $985 (Dinar 699) | Dinar 225 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $122 (Dinar 87) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (Dinar 511) | Dinar 350 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $597 (Dinar 424) | Dinar 250 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $77 (Dinar 55) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 15 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (Dinar 255) | Dinar 250 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $218 (Dinar 155) | Dinar 95 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $26 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 80 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (Dinar 39) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (Dinar 72) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Dinar 60) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $52,000 (Dinar 36,894) | Dinar 8,000 | + 361% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.750 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 30 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.500 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 10 | + 964% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.50 (Dinar 2.483) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (Dinar 3.324) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.88 (Dinar 2.754) | Dinar 2.500 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 1.000 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (Dinar 0.993) | Dinar 2.000 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 3.000 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $23 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Dinar 4.420) | Dinar 2.000 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.52 (Dinar 3.204) | Dinar 1.000 | + 220% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.21 (Dinar 2.990) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dinar 304) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (Dinar 4.270) | Dinar 2.100 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,951
($2,750)
in Bismarck, North Dakota
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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