- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Jordan
- Maastricht
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 66% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.667 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (Dinar 3.379) | Dinar 3.250 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Dinar 0.855) | Dinar 1.000 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (Dinar 2.640) | Dinar 1.100 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (Dinar 1.900) | Dinar 0.600 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dinar 5.440) | Dinar 4.000 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (Dinar 1.701) | Dinar 1.100 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (Dinar 1.768) | Dinar 1.500 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.83 (Dinar 1.473) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.44 (Dinar 1.964) | Dinar 1.000 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Dinar 0.986) | Dinar 0.531 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 85% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,514 (Dinar 1,217) | Dinar 400 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €990 (Dinar 795) | Dinar 225 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (Dinar 103) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €844 (Dinar 678) | Dinar 350 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €628 (Dinar 505) | Dinar 250 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (Dinar 74) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (Dinar 315) | Dinar 250 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 95 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 5.778) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 0% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 80 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dinar 77) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (Dinar 114) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 112% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,724 (Dinar 22,273) | Dinar 8,000 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (Dinar 1.365) | Dinar 0.750 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 30 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 5.224) | Dinar 2.500 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 6 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 10 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (Dinar 2.591) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Dinar 2.353) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Dinar 2.863) | Dinar 2.500 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (Dinar 1.195) | Dinar 1.000 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (Dinar 1.540) | Dinar 2.000 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 3.000 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dinar 78) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (Dinar 58) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dinar 5.337) | Dinar 2.000 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (Dinar 2.450) | Dinar 1.000 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (Dinar 2.946) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (Dinar 415) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (Dinar 0.232) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 5.461) | Dinar 2.100 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 69% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,026
(€2,522)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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