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Cost of living in Jaén, Spain compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Jaén (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (Dinar 2.624) | Dinar 3.250 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (Dinar 0.676) | Dinar 1.000 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.83 (Dinar 1.599) | Dinar 1.100 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 0.600 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (Dinar 4.373) | Dinar 4.000 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.36 (Dinar 1.191) | Dinar 1.100 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (Dinar 1.159) | Dinar 1.500 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (Dinar 0.701) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (Dinar 5.040) | Dinar 10 | - 50% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 (Dinar 1.290) | Dinar 1.000 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (Dinar 0.667) | Dinar 0.531 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Jaén (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €428 (Dinar 375) | Dinar 400 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €323 (Dinar 282) | Dinar 225 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (Dinar 93) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €345 (Dinar 302) | Dinar 350 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €250 (Dinar 219) | Dinar 250 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €86 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €38 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 15 | + 123% | |
40” flat screen TV | €573 (Dinar 501) | Dinar 250 | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 (Dinar 162) | Dinar 95 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 (Dinar 3.951) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Jaén (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €53 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 80 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €58 (Dinar 51) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Jaén (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,802 (Dinar 12,945) | Dinar 8,000 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 0.750 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 30 | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in Jaén (Spain) is 94% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (Dinar 4.501) | Dinar 2.500 | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dinar 5.995) | Dinar 6 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 10 | + 600% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.52 (Dinar 3.956) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (Dinar 1.805) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (Dinar 2.124) | Dinar 2.500 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Dinar 1.186) | Dinar 1.000 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (Dinar 1.158) | Dinar 2.000 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.000 | + 204% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Jaén (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €26 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dinar 5.253) | Dinar 2.000 | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (Dinar 1.256) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.37 (Dinar 2.950) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (Dinar 437) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dinar 0.079) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (Dinar 4.081) | Dinar 2.100 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jaén (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,495
(€1,709)
in Jaén
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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