Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York, United States compared to Zarqa, Jordan
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.550) | Dinar 4.500 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (Dinar 1.952) | Dinar 3.250 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (Dinar 0.430) | Dinar 1.000 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.69 (Dinar 1.906) | Dinar 1.100 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (Dinar 2.205) | Dinar 0.600 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (Dinar 3.409) | Dinar 4.000 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (Dinar 2.077) | Dinar 1.100 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 1.500 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (Dinar 1.996) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.36 (Dinar 0.964) | Dinar 1.000 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 0.531 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $902 (Dinar 639) | Dinar 400 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $945 (Dinar 670) | Dinar 225 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (Dinar 150) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $901 (Dinar 639) | Dinar 350 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 250 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 15 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $270 (Dinar 191) | Dinar 250 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 95 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 4.821) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $30 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 80 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $64 (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,048 (Dinar 13,495) | Dinar 8,000 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (Dinar 0.466) | Dinar 0.750 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 30 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.77 (Dinar 2.672) | Dinar 2.500 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 10 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Dinar 5.314) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (Dinar 2.130) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (Dinar 3.527) | Dinar 2.500 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.85 (Dinar 1.309) | Dinar 1.000 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Dinar 1.327) | Dinar 2.000 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 3.000 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Dinar 5.115) | Dinar 2.000 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (Dinar 3.319) | Dinar 1.000 | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (Dinar 3.740) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dinar 304) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Dinar 0.118) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.100 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,425
($2,011)
in Niagara Falls, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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