- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Chalcis, Greece compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chalcis (Greece) is 123% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €40 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 4.667 | + 643% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.500 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (Dinar 2.601) | Dinar 3.250 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (Dinar 0.867) | Dinar 1.000 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (Dinar 2.601) | Dinar 1.100 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.54 (Dinar 1.337) | Dinar 0.600 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.000 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Dinar 1.734) | Dinar 1.100 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (Dinar 1.131) | Dinar 1.500 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (Dinar 0.895) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.84 (Dinar 5.064) | Dinar 10 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (Dinar 1.300) | Dinar 1.000 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.50 (Dinar 0.433) | Dinar 0.531 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Chalcis (Greece) is 0% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €358 (Dinar 310) | Dinar 400 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €300 (Dinar 260) | Dinar 225 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (Dinar 173) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 350 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (Dinar 520) | Dinar 250 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 95 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (Dinar 2.601) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chalcis (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 80 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €15 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Chalcis (Greece) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Dinar 21,675) | Dinar 8,000 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dinar 0.750 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Chalcis (Greece) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.37 (Dinar 2.051) | Dinar 2.500 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.20 (Dinar 3.641) | Dinar 6 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 10 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (Dinar 1.734) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (Dinar 3.468) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (Dinar 2.167) | Dinar 2.500 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (Dinar 0.867) | Dinar 1.000 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (Dinar 1.300) | Dinar 2.000 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.000 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Chalcis (Greece) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €10 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.000 | + 290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Dinar 3.468) | Dinar 1.000 | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dinar 3.468) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.50 (Dinar 3.034) | Dinar 2.100 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.867
JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Chalcis (Greece) is 28% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,537
(€1,773)
in Chalcis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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