- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Jordan
- Neuchatel
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 163% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 19 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.667 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.500 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.250 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (Dinar 1.142) | Dinar 1.000 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.409) | Dinar 1.100 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (Dinar 2.953) | Dinar 0.600 | + 392% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.00 (Dinar 2.964) | Dinar 1.100 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.15 (Dinar 2.334) | Dinar 1.500 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.62 (Dinar 1.198) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.25 (Dinar 1.667) | Dinar 1.000 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.14 (Dinar 2.329) | Dinar 0.531 | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 133% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,913 (Dinar 1,417) | Dinar 400 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,567 (Dinar 1,161) | Dinar 225 | + 416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 220 (Dinar 163) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,213 (Dinar 898) | Dinar 350 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,040 (Dinar 771) | Dinar 250 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 133 (Dinar 98) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 15 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 613 (Dinar 454) | Dinar 250 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 165 (Dinar 122) | Dinar 95 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 80 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (Dinar 85) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (Dinar 138) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,975 (Dinar 23,693) | Dinar 8,000 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 (Dinar 1.180) | Dinar 0.750 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 64 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 30 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 184% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.500 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 6 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 111 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 10 | + 724% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 12 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (Dinar 3.517) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 (Dinar 3.700) | Dinar 2.500 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (Dinar 2.501) | Dinar 1.000 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.20 (Dinar 2.371) | Dinar 2.000 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 3.000 | + 712% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 56 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 88 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.000 | + 404% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.17 (Dinar 3.087) | Dinar 1.000 | + 209% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 5.081) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 800 (Dinar 593) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dinar 0.179) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 75 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.100 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,377
(CHF 3,207)
in Neuchatel
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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