- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Jordan
- Mariehamn
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 77% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.667 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.500 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (Dinar 4.997) | Dinar 3.250 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (Dinar 2.165) | Dinar 1.100 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Dinar 3.331) | Dinar 0.600 | + 455% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Dinar 4.997) | Dinar 4.000 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (Dinar 2.498) | Dinar 1.100 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (Dinar 0.666) | Dinar 1.500 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (Dinar 1.666) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (Dinar 2.498) | Dinar 1.000 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Dinar 1.666) | Dinar 0.531 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 67% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (Dinar 833) | Dinar 400 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (Dinar 708) | Dinar 225 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Dinar 83) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (Dinar 708) | Dinar 350 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (Dinar 416) | Dinar 250 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (Dinar 416) | Dinar 250 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Dinar 125) | Dinar 95 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (Dinar 2.498) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) 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) | €50 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dinar 83) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (Dinar 150) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 68% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (Dinar 22,485) | Dinar 8,000 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (Dinar 1.374) | Dinar 0.750 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 30 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 155% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.500 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 10 | + 733% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Dinar 3.123) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dinar 2.498) | Dinar 2.500 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (Dinar 1.582) | Dinar 1.000 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Dinar 2.498) | Dinar 2.000 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 3.000 | + 733% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 20% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (Dinar 100) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.000 | + 525% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (Dinar 4.164) | Dinar 1.000 | + 316% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €9 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (Dinar 50) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.100 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 62% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,103
(€2,525)
in Mariehamn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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