- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Neuchatel
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 157% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 19 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.500 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.250 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (Dinar 1.111) | Dinar 1.000 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.261) | Dinar 1.100 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (Dinar 2.873) | Dinar 0.600 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.00 (Dinar 2.883) | Dinar 1.100 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.15 (Dinar 2.270) | Dinar 1.500 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.62 (Dinar 1.165) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.25 (Dinar 1.622) | Dinar 1.000 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.14 (Dinar 2.265) | Dinar 0.531 | + 326% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 128% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,886 (Dinar 1,359) | Dinar 400 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,614 (Dinar 1,163) | Dinar 225 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 220 (Dinar 159) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,213 (Dinar 874) | Dinar 350 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,040 (Dinar 750) | Dinar 250 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 133 (Dinar 95) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 38 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 15 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 613 (Dinar 441) | Dinar 250 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 165 (Dinar 119) | Dinar 95 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 0% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 80 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 70 (Dinar 50) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Dinar 91) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (Dinar 144) | - | - | |
| 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 31,975 (Dinar 23,045) | Dinar 8,000 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 (Dinar 1.140) | Dinar 0.750 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 30 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 187% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.500 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 6 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 111 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 10 | + 702% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (Dinar 3.421) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 (Dinar 3.599) | Dinar 2.500 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (Dinar 2.432) | Dinar 1.000 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.20 (Dinar 2.306) | Dinar 2.000 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 3.000 | + 690% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 56 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 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 94 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.000 | + 405% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.29 (Dinar 3.089) | Dinar 1.000 | + 209% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.045) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 800 (Dinar 577) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dinar 0.174) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 80 (Dinar 58) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.100 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,343
(CHF 3,251)
in Neuchatel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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