- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Jordan
- Jalal-Abad
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 35% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 som (Dinar 1.553) | Dinar 4.667 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 som (Dinar 1.553) | Dinar 4.500 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 som (Dinar 3.623) | Dinar 3.250 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 som (Dinar 0.466) | Dinar 1.000 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 som (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 1.100 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 som (Dinar 1.242) | Dinar 0.600 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 som (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 1.100 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 som (Dinar 0.311) | Dinar 1.500 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 som (Dinar 0.518) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 som (Dinar 4.969) | Dinar 10 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 som (Dinar 0.518) | Dinar 1.000 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 som (Dinar 4.140) | Dinar 0.531 | + 679% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 8% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 225 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 som (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 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) | 360 som (Dinar 3.726) | Dinar 15 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 som (Dinar 104) | Dinar 250 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Dinar 52) | Dinar 95 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 som (Dinar 1.035) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 som (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (Dinar 21) | Dinar 80 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 som (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (Dinar 83) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 8% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 8,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (Dinar 0.445) | Dinar 0.750 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 3.000 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.100 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
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:
0.01035
JOD
/
KGS
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Cost of living in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,316
(127,171 som)
in Jalal-Abad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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