- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Jordan
- Mariehamn
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 93% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.667 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.500 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (Dinar 5.172) | Dinar 3.250 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Dinar 1.293) | Dinar 1.000 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (Dinar 2.241) | Dinar 1.100 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Dinar 3.448) | Dinar 0.600 | + 475% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Dinar 5.172) | Dinar 4.000 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (Dinar 2.586) | Dinar 1.100 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (Dinar 0.690) | Dinar 1.500 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (Dinar 1.711) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (Dinar 2.586) | Dinar 1.000 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Dinar 1.724) | Dinar 0.531 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 66% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (Dinar 862) | Dinar 400 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (Dinar 733) | Dinar 225 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Dinar 86) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (Dinar 668) | Dinar 350 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (Dinar 431) | Dinar 250 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (Dinar 431) | Dinar 250 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 95 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (Dinar 2.586) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 2% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 80 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (Dinar 39) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (Dinar 155) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (Dinar 23,272) | Dinar 8,000 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (Dinar 1.422) | Dinar 0.750 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 30 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 157% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 10 | + 762% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (Dinar 4.310) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Dinar 3.232) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dinar 2.586) | Dinar 2.500 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (Dinar 1.638) | Dinar 1.000 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Dinar 2.586) | Dinar 2.000 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 3.000 | + 762% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 18% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (Dinar 103) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Dinar 69) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.000 | + 482% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (Dinar 4.310) | Dinar 1.000 | + 331% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.100 | + 208% | |
| 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 95 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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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 2,105
(€2,442)
in Mariehamn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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