- Cost of Living
- India
- Jordan
- Lucknow
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 34% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (Dinar 3.749) | Dinar 4.667 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨282 (Dinar 2.819) | Dinar 4.500 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨107 (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 3.250 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Dinar 0.521) | Dinar 1.000 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (Dinar 0.666) | Dinar 1.100 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (Dinar 0.489) | Dinar 0.600 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨164 (Dinar 1.637) | Dinar 4.000 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 (Dinar 1.458) | Dinar 1.100 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (Dinar 0.194) | Dinar 1.500 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨200 (Dinar 2.002) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,168 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨84 (Dinar 0.836) | Dinar 1.000 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (Dinar 0.294) | Dinar 0.531 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is 27% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,574 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 400 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,597 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 225 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,591 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,560 (Dinar 195) | Dinar 350 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,675 (Dinar 137) | Dinar 250 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,637 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨762 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,370 (Dinar 373) | Dinar 250 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,317 (Dinar 133) | Dinar 95 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨369 (Dinar 3.683) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨595 (Dinar 5.937) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,504 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 80 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,070 (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,875 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is 13% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,123 (Dinar 9,587) | Dinar 8,000 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (Dinar 0.745) | Dinar 0.750 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,194 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨324 (Dinar 3.236) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (Dinar 1.315) | Dinar 2.500 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨491 (Dinar 4.903) | Dinar 6 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨245 (Dinar 2.442) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (Dinar 2.061) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨249 (Dinar 2.482) | Dinar 2.500 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (Dinar 1.635) | Dinar 1.000 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (Dinar 0.827) | Dinar 2.000 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨294 (Dinar 2.936) | Dinar 3.000 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,011 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (Dinar 4.685) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,643 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,646 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨481 (Dinar 4.802) | Dinar 2.000 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (Dinar 2.223) | Dinar 1.000 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨246 (Dinar 2.454) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨41,508 (Dinar 414) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 (Dinar 0.799) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,687 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨197 (Dinar 1.971) | Dinar 2.100 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 982
(₨98,385)
in Lucknow.
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