- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Jordan
- Maastricht
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 65% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.667 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 5.580) | Dinar 4.500 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (Dinar 3.331) | Dinar 3.250 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Dinar 0.815) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (Dinar 1.955) | Dinar 1.100 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (Dinar 1.701) | Dinar 0.600 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 4.990) | Dinar 4.000 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Dinar 1.661) | Dinar 1.100 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (Dinar 1.700) | Dinar 1.500 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (Dinar 1.378) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (Dinar 1.731) | Dinar 1.000 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (Dinar 0.973) | Dinar 0.531 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 93% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (Dinar 1,230) | Dinar 400 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (Dinar 799) | Dinar 225 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (Dinar 111) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (Dinar 710) | Dinar 350 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €586 (Dinar 487) | Dinar 250 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (Dinar 78) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (Dinar 415) | Dinar 250 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €206 (Dinar 171) | Dinar 95 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 80 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (Dinar 108) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 119% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (Dinar 23,829) | Dinar 8,000 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (Dinar 1.412) | Dinar 0.750 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 30 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 97% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 5.985) | Dinar 2.500 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 6 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 10 | + 368% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.37 (Dinar 2.801) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Dinar 2.433) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Dinar 2.961) | Dinar 2.500 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (Dinar 1.236) | Dinar 1.000 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (Dinar 1.592) | Dinar 2.000 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 3.000 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (Dinar 93) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (Dinar 60) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (Dinar 4.660) | Dinar 2.000 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (Dinar 2.582) | Dinar 1.000 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.79 (Dinar 2.321) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (Dinar 125) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dinar 0.145) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 5.437) | Dinar 2.100 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 74% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,914
(€2,304)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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