Cost of living in Grand Rapids (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Grand Rapids (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Grand Rapids | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.014 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.007 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (Dinar 2.386) | Dinar 2.654 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (Dinar 0.591) | Dinar 1.000 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.79 (Dinar 1.977) | Dinar 1.386 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (Dinar 2.828) | Dinar 0.552 | + 412% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 4.794) | Dinar 3.365 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (Dinar 2.287) | Dinar 1.148 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (Dinar 1.093) | Dinar 1.139 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (Dinar 2.051) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (Dinar 1.558) | Dinar 1.000 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 1.000 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Grand Rapids (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Grand Rapids | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,645 (Dinar 1,166) | Dinar 701 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,078 (Dinar 764) | Dinar 233 | + 228% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (Dinar 121) | Dinar 60 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,261 (Dinar 894) | Dinar 470 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $857 (Dinar 608) | Dinar 226 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 16 | + 119% | |
40” flat screen tv | $292 (Dinar 207) | Dinar 231 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $71 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 103 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Grand Rapids (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Grand Rapids | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 50 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $98 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 20 | + 246% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 60 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 35 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Grand Rapids (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,877 (Dinar 17,635) | Dinar 7,518 | + 135% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 0.750 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 33 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Grand Rapids (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Grand Rapids | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 5.079) | Dinar 2.500 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.219 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 10 | + 850% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dinar 3.000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (Dinar 2.995) | Dinar 3.125 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.72 (Dinar 3.346) | Dinar 2.741 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.94 (Dinar 2.790) | Dinar 0.916 | + 205% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (Dinar 1.417) | Dinar 2.000 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.445 | + 215% | |
Entertainment | + 159% | |||
Entertainment in Grand Rapids (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Grand Rapids | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 6.000 | + 407% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 14 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (Dinar 100) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $136 (Dinar 96) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.000 | + 331% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (Dinar 3.413) | Dinar 1.000 | + 241% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.42 (Dinar 3.845) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (Dinar 301) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (Dinar 0.499) | Dinar 0.030 | + 1562% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 15 | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dinar 5.782) | Dinar 2.148 | + 169% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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