- Cost of Living
- France
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- Paris
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paris, France compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 98% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.667 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (Dinar 4.810) | Dinar 4.500 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dinar 5.555) | Dinar 3.250 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 1.000 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.34 (Dinar 3.794) | Dinar 1.100 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (Dinar 2.473) | Dinar 0.600 | + 312% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.80 (Dinar 3.323) | Dinar 4.000 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (Dinar 2.325) | Dinar 1.100 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (Dinar 1.736) | Dinar 1.500 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (Dinar 0.525) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (Dinar 1.672) | Dinar 1.000 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.40 (Dinar 2.974) | Dinar 0.531 | + 460% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 163% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (Dinar 1,268) | Dinar 400 | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,029 (Dinar 1,775) | Dinar 225 | + 689% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (Dinar 153) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,477 (Dinar 1,292) | Dinar 350 | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,105 (Dinar 966) | Dinar 250 | + 286% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (Dinar 99) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | €404 (Dinar 353) | Dinar 250 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 95 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 0% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 80 | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Dinar 94) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (Dinar 125) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 80% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,227 (Dinar 21,188) | Dinar 8,000 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (Dinar 1.015) | Dinar 0.750 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 30 | + 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (Dinar 3.859) | Dinar 2.500 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 10 | + 140% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.23 (Dinar 3.698) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.57 (Dinar 3.996) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.36 (Dinar 3.810) | Dinar 2.500 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (Dinar 1.644) | Dinar 1.000 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (Dinar 2.119) | Dinar 2.000 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 3.000 | + 632% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Dinar 83) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.000 | + 432% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.80 (Dinar 4.201) | Dinar 1.000 | + 320% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (Dinar 3.936) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €508 (Dinar 444) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Dinar 0.131) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €78 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (Dinar 4.696) | Dinar 2.100 | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 86% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,227
(€2,546)
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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