- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
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- Maastricht
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (Dinar 3.409) | Dinar 3.250 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Dinar 0.928) | Dinar 1.000 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.77 (Dinar 2.252) | Dinar 1.100 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (Dinar 1.974) | Dinar 0.600 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dinar 5.646) | Dinar 4.000 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (Dinar 1.724) | Dinar 1.100 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (Dinar 1.792) | Dinar 1.500 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.89 (Dinar 1.537) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.41 (Dinar 1.965) | Dinar 1.000 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (Dinar 0.940) | Dinar 0.531 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 92% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,556 (Dinar 1,267) | Dinar 400 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,042 (Dinar 848) | Dinar 225 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (Dinar 104) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €889 (Dinar 724) | Dinar 350 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (Dinar 520) | Dinar 250 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (Dinar 332) | Dinar 250 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 95 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 5.856) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 0% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 80 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (Dinar 116) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 113% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,261 (Dinar 22,199) | Dinar 8,000 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (Dinar 1.383) | Dinar 0.750 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 30 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 82% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 5.295) | Dinar 2.500 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 6 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 10 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (Dinar 2.626) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Dinar 2.385) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Dinar 2.902) | Dinar 2.500 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (Dinar 1.211) | Dinar 1.000 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (Dinar 1.561) | Dinar 2.000 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 3.000 | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dinar 79) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dinar 5.199) | Dinar 2.000 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (Dinar 2.484) | Dinar 1.000 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.57 (Dinar 2.903) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (Dinar 476) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (Dinar 0.235) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 5.408) | Dinar 2.100 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.814
JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,899
(€2,332)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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