- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Jordan
- Norwich
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.667 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.04 (Dinar 4.979) | Dinar 4.500 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.86 (Dinar 3.807) | Dinar 3.250 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (Dinar 0.727) | Dinar 1.000 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.31 (Dinar 2.281) | Dinar 1.100 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 (Dinar 2.139) | Dinar 0.600 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6.00 (Dinar 5.922) | Dinar 4.000 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (Dinar 1.963) | Dinar 1.100 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (Dinar 1.029) | Dinar 1.500 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (Dinar 1.720) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.89 (Dinar 1.869) | Dinar 1.000 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 0.531 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £822 (Dinar 811) | Dinar 400 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £727 (Dinar 718) | Dinar 225 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £137 (Dinar 135) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £709 (Dinar 700) | Dinar 350 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £530 (Dinar 523) | Dinar 250 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £106 (Dinar 105) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £351 (Dinar 346) | Dinar 250 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 95 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.74 (Dinar 3.687) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £57 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 80 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £53 (Dinar 52) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,536 (Dinar 19,283) | Dinar 8,000 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (Dinar 1.201) | Dinar 0.750 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 30 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 121% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £6.00 (Dinar 5.922) | Dinar 2.500 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 10 | + 640% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (Dinar 3.208) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (Dinar 2.134) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.94 (Dinar 2.907) | Dinar 2.500 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.45 (Dinar 1.431) | Dinar 1.000 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.25 (Dinar 1.238) | Dinar 2.000 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 3.000 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (Dinar 99) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (Dinar 51) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.74 (Dinar 2.705) | Dinar 1.000 | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.88 (Dinar 3.828) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (Dinar 394) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (Dinar 0.300) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.100 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 160 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.987
JOD
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,927
(£1,952)
in Norwich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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