- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Jordan
- Bonn
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bonn, Germany compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bonn (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.667 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 5.616) | Dinar 4.500 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (Dinar 2.594) | Dinar 3.250 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 1.000 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.16 (Dinar 0.932) | Dinar 1.100 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (Dinar 1.533) | Dinar 0.600 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.78 (Dinar 2.235) | Dinar 4.000 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.67 (Dinar 2.149) | Dinar 1.100 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (Dinar 1.373) | Dinar 1.500 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (Dinar 0.562) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Dinar 4.821) | Dinar 10 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (Dinar 1.647) | Dinar 1.000 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (Dinar 1.277) | Dinar 0.531 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Bonn (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,367 (Dinar 1,098) | Dinar 400 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €933 (Dinar 750) | Dinar 225 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (Dinar 183) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €751 (Dinar 604) | Dinar 350 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €492 (Dinar 395) | Dinar 250 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (Dinar 87) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (Dinar 482) | Dinar 250 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 95 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.68 (Dinar 4.567) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bonn (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 80 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €159 (Dinar 128) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €145 (Dinar 116) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Bonn (Germany) is 91% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (Dinar 14,864) | Dinar 8,000 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (Dinar 1.050) | Dinar 0.750 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 30 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bonn (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 241% | |
| 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 2.513) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.97 (Dinar 1.582) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (Dinar 2.300) | Dinar 2.500 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Dinar 1.440) | Dinar 1.000 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (Dinar 1.400) | Dinar 2.000 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 3.000 | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bonn (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dinar 78) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.000 | + 206% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (Dinar 2.113) | Dinar 1.000 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.50 (Dinar 1.205) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (Dinar 417) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dinar 0.072) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (Dinar 4.419) | Dinar 2.100 | + 110% | |
| 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 77 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Bonn (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,654
(€2,059)
in Bonn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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