- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Jordan
- Maastricht
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 77% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (Dinar 3.752) | Dinar 3.250 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Dinar 1.004) | Dinar 1.000 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (Dinar 2.301) | Dinar 1.100 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (Dinar 1.961) | Dinar 0.600 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 5.586) | Dinar 4.000 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (Dinar 1.722) | Dinar 1.100 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (Dinar 1.874) | Dinar 1.500 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (Dinar 1.477) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (Dinar 2.045) | Dinar 1.000 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (Dinar 1.097) | Dinar 0.531 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 103% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,493 (Dinar 1,311) | Dinar 400 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,010 (Dinar 886) | Dinar 225 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Dinar 115) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €928 (Dinar 814) | Dinar 350 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (Dinar 561) | Dinar 250 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (Dinar 81) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (Dinar 358) | Dinar 250 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (Dinar 171) | Dinar 95 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 3% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 80 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dinar 79) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (Dinar 115) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 131% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (Dinar 25,178) | Dinar 8,000 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (Dinar 1.487) | Dinar 0.750 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 30 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 98% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 5.708) | Dinar 2.500 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 6 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 10 | + 394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (Dinar 2.831) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Dinar 2.571) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Dinar 3.128) | Dinar 2.500 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (Dinar 1.306) | Dinar 1.000 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (Dinar 1.683) | Dinar 2.000 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 3.000 | + 372% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dinar 85) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dinar 5.332) | Dinar 2.000 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (Dinar 2.609) | Dinar 1.000 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (Dinar 2.900) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (Dinar 513) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (Dinar 0.119) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 5.830) | Dinar 2.100 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.878
JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,172
(€2,474)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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