- 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 | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.667 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dinar 5.140) | Dinar 4.500 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (Dinar 2.960) | Dinar 3.250 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (Dinar 0.714) | Dinar 1.000 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.84 (Dinar 2.716) | Dinar 1.100 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.88 (Dinar 3.454) | Dinar 0.600 | + 476% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 4.692) | Dinar 4.000 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (Dinar 2.503) | Dinar 1.100 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (Dinar 0.956) | Dinar 1.500 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (Dinar 2.700) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (Dinar 1.325) | Dinar 1.000 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (Dinar 1.614) | Dinar 0.531 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,307 (Dinar 925) | Dinar 400 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $977 (Dinar 692) | Dinar 225 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $108 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $769 (Dinar 545) | Dinar 350 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $643 (Dinar 455) | Dinar 250 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $69 (Dinar 49) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 15 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (Dinar 235) | Dinar 250 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 95 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.98 (Dinar 3.528) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 80 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $62 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (Dinar 60) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $55,851 (Dinar 39,542) | Dinar 8,000 | + 394% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (Dinar 0.429) | Dinar 0.750 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 160% 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 | + 962% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.50 (Dinar 2.478) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (Dinar 3.317) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.88 (Dinar 2.748) | Dinar 2.500 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (Dinar 1.725) | Dinar 1.000 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (Dinar 0.991) | Dinar 2.000 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 3.000 | + 259% | |
| 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 4.410) | Dinar 2.000 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.52 (Dinar 3.197) | Dinar 1.000 | + 220% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.20 (Dinar 2.976) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $275 (Dinar 195) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (Dinar 4.261) | Dinar 2.100 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 02, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,640
($2,316)
in Bismarck, North Dakota
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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