- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Neuchatel
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 155% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 19 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.500 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.250 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.73 (Dinar 1.249) | Dinar 1.000 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.260) | Dinar 1.100 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (Dinar 2.863) | Dinar 0.600 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.93 (Dinar 2.841) | Dinar 1.100 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (Dinar 2.096) | Dinar 1.500 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (Dinar 1.207) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.36 (Dinar 1.705) | Dinar 1.000 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.09 (Dinar 2.231) | Dinar 0.531 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 138% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,883 (Dinar 1,361) | Dinar 400 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,633 (Dinar 1,180) | Dinar 225 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 217 (Dinar 157) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,213 (Dinar 876) | Dinar 350 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,100 (Dinar 795) | Dinar 250 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (Dinar 92) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 15 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 685 (Dinar 495) | Dinar 250 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (Dinar 148) | Dinar 95 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 127 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 80 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 87 (Dinar 63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 145 (Dinar 105) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 210 (Dinar 152) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 33,260 (Dinar 24,028) | Dinar 8,000 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.57 (Dinar 1.135) | Dinar 0.750 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 63 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 30 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 204% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.500 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 6 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 10 | + 731% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (Dinar 3.128) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.41 (Dinar 3.910) | Dinar 2.500 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.45 (Dinar 2.492) | Dinar 1.000 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.32 (Dinar 2.395) | Dinar 2.000 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 3.000 | + 692% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 55 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (Dinar 110) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (Dinar 74) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 432% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.51 (Dinar 3.258) | Dinar 1.000 | + 226% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.090) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 800 (Dinar 578) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dinar 0.175) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 84 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.100 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.722
JOD
/
CHF
Do you live in Zarqa? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 239% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 11% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Morelia is 63% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Osaka is 22% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 16% more expensive than in Melbourne
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Milwaukee is 105% more expensive than in Tijuana
- Cost of living in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Muscat (Oman)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Perigueux (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antalya (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sion (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Schaffhausen (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,597
(CHF 3,594)
in Neuchatel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
Recent Prices Added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Sydney costs AU$26,000 (13 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Podgorica costs €15,000 (18 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Varanasi costs ₨500 (18 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Dhaka costs Taka 250 (21 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of bread in Saint Helier costs £0.43 (39 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Žilina costs €450 (41 minutes ago)