- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Jordan
- Nagano
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nagano, Japan compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Nagano (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Dinar 4.667 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Dinar 4.500 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥250 (Dinar 1.653) | Dinar 3.250 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥145 (Dinar 0.959) | Dinar 1.000 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥152 (Dinar 1.005) | Dinar 1.100 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥280 (Dinar 1.851) | Dinar 0.600 | + 209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥600 (Dinar 3.967) | Dinar 4.000 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥392 (Dinar 2.592) | Dinar 1.100 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥282 (Dinar 1.864) | Dinar 1.500 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥350 (Dinar 2.314) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,066 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 30% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥158 (Dinar 1.045) | Dinar 1.000 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥128 (Dinar 0.846) | Dinar 0.531 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Nagano (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,000 (Dinar 661) | Dinar 400 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (Dinar 496) | Dinar 225 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥24,665 (Dinar 163) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥56,000 (Dinar 370) | Dinar 350 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥38,000 (Dinar 251) | Dinar 250 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥18,656 (Dinar 123) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥80,870 (Dinar 535) | Dinar 250 | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 95 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥996 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Nagano (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥15,000 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 80 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Nagano (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 8,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (Dinar 0.998) | Dinar 0.750 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Nagano (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥82 (Dinar 0.541) | Dinar 1.000 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,500 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 3.000 | + 451% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Nagano (Japan) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥180 (Dinar 1.190) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.100 | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00661
JOD
/
JPY
Do you live in Zarqa? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles is 42% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iwaki (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Asahikawa (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Koriyama (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Astana (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antalya (Turkey)
Cost of living in Nagano (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,454
(¥219,982)
in Nagano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
Recent Prices Added
- Public transport in Temuco costs CH$23,000 (8 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Ho Chi Minh City costs 70,000 ₫ (10 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Madrid costs €45 (18 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 480 sqft furnished studio in expensive area in Springfield, Missouri costs $807 (21 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Tel Aviv costs 180 ₪ (24 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Albany, New York costs $1,047 (43 minutes ago)