Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 85% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 83% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.014 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.007 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 (Dinar 4.297) | Dinar 2.654 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (Dinar 0.956) | Dinar 1.000 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.77 (Dinar 3.083) | Dinar 1.386 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (Dinar 2.488) | Dinar 0.552 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.365 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (Dinar 1.618) | Dinar 1.148 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (Dinar 1.006) | Dinar 1.139 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.62 (Dinar 2.139) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 (Dinar 2.303) | Dinar 1.000 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (Dinar 1.347) | Dinar 1.000 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 57% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,143 (Dinar 935) | Dinar 637 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €991 (Dinar 810) | Dinar 233 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 60 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €748 (Dinar 612) | Dinar 425 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 (Dinar 460) | Dinar 226 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 30 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (Dinar 409) | Dinar 231 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 103 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.53 (Dinar 2.890) | Dinar 8 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 86% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 50 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €53 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 20 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 60 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (Dinar 113) | Dinar 35 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 111% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,261 (Dinar 19,020) | Dinar 7,518 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (Dinar 1.813) | Dinar 0.750 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 33 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €33 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 61% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.246 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 10 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (Dinar 3.403) | Dinar 3.000 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (Dinar 3.459) | Dinar 3.125 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (Dinar 3.008) | Dinar 2.741 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.29 (Dinar 1.873) | Dinar 0.916 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.31 (Dinar 2.703) | Dinar 2.000 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 4.445 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 85% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 6.000 | + 558% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 14 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 427% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (Dinar 3.716) | Dinar 1.000 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dinar 5.327) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (Dinar 450) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dinar 0.082) | Dinar 0.030 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 15 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.148 | + 228% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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