- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Neuchatel
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 159% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.667 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.500 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.250 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.73 (Dinar 1.264) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.324) | Dinar 1.100 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (Dinar 2.898) | Dinar 0.600 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.93 (Dinar 2.876) | Dinar 1.100 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (Dinar 2.121) | Dinar 1.500 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.67 (Dinar 1.218) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.45 (Dinar 1.793) | Dinar 1.000 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.09 (Dinar 2.258) | Dinar 0.531 | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 141% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,929 (Dinar 1,410) | Dinar 400 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,562 (Dinar 1,143) | Dinar 225 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 209 (Dinar 152) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,220 (Dinar 892) | Dinar 350 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,162 (Dinar 850) | Dinar 250 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 150 (Dinar 110) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 35 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 685 (Dinar 501) | Dinar 250 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (Dinar 150) | Dinar 95 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 127 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 80 | + 16% | |
| 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 106) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 210 (Dinar 154) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 33,260 (Dinar 24,321) | Dinar 8,000 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.57 (Dinar 1.148) | Dinar 0.750 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 62 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 30 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 212% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.500 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 6 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 10 | + 741% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (Dinar 3.166) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.41 (Dinar 3.957) | Dinar 2.500 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.45 (Dinar 2.523) | Dinar 1.000 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.32 (Dinar 2.425) | Dinar 2.000 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 3.000 | + 701% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 52 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (Dinar 112) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 102 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 439% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.51 (Dinar 3.298) | Dinar 1.000 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.152) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 160 (Dinar 117) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dinar 0.177) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 84 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.100 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,430
(CHF 3,323)
in Neuchatel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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