- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Jordan
- Bonn
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bonn, Germany compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bonn (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.667 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.29 (Dinar 2.888) | Dinar 3.250 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 1.000 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.16 (Dinar 1.018) | Dinar 1.100 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (Dinar 1.678) | Dinar 0.600 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.94 (Dinar 2.580) | Dinar 4.000 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (Dinar 1.784) | Dinar 1.100 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (Dinar 1.500) | Dinar 1.500 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (Dinar 0.614) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Dinar 5.267) | Dinar 10 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (Dinar 1.800) | Dinar 1.000 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (Dinar 1.396) | Dinar 0.531 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Bonn (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,367 (Dinar 1,200) | Dinar 400 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €933 (Dinar 819) | Dinar 225 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (Dinar 191) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €751 (Dinar 660) | Dinar 350 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €492 (Dinar 432) | Dinar 250 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (Dinar 95) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (Dinar 527) | Dinar 250 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (Dinar 112) | Dinar 95 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.68 (Dinar 4.990) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bonn (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 80 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €159 (Dinar 140) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €145 (Dinar 127) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Bonn (Germany) is 106% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (Dinar 16,240) | Dinar 8,000 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Dinar 1.155) | Dinar 0.750 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 30 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bonn (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.13 (Dinar 2.746) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.07 (Dinar 1.818) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (Dinar 2.513) | Dinar 2.500 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Dinar 1.574) | Dinar 1.000 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (Dinar 1.530) | Dinar 2.000 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 3.000 | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bonn (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dinar 85) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 234% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (Dinar 2.309) | Dinar 1.000 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.50 (Dinar 1.317) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (Dinar 456) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dinar 0.079) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (Dinar 4.828) | Dinar 2.100 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.878
JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Bonn (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,748
(€1,992)
in Bonn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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