- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Jordan
- Norwich
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.667 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.18 (Dinar 4.635) | Dinar 4.500 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (Dinar 3.385) | Dinar 3.250 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (Dinar 0.665) | Dinar 1.000 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (Dinar 1.908) | Dinar 1.100 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 0.600 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (Dinar 5.500) | Dinar 4.000 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (Dinar 1.646) | Dinar 1.100 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (Dinar 0.779) | Dinar 1.500 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (Dinar 1.637) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.96 (Dinar 1.749) | Dinar 1.000 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (Dinar 1.018) | Dinar 0.531 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £924 (Dinar 826) | Dinar 400 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £897 (Dinar 802) | Dinar 225 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £136 (Dinar 122) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £905 (Dinar 809) | Dinar 350 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £565 (Dinar 506) | Dinar 250 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £108 (Dinar 96) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £350 (Dinar 313) | Dinar 250 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £69 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 95 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (Dinar 5.170) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £59 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 80 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (Dinar 62) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (Dinar 48) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,956 (Dinar 16,951) | Dinar 8,000 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 0.750 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £69 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 30 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 113% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (Dinar 5.863) | Dinar 2.500 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £98 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 10 | + 778% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.00 (Dinar 3.577) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 (Dinar 1.832) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.16 (Dinar 2.827) | Dinar 2.500 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (Dinar 1.609) | Dinar 1.000 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (Dinar 1.348) | Dinar 2.000 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 3.000 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.88 (Dinar 2.571) | Dinar 1.000 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.89 (Dinar 3.482) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £421 (Dinar 377) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (Dinar 0.079) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.100 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JOD
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,706
(£1,907)
in Norwich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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