- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Jordan
- Ponce
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponce, Puerto Rico compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.667 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (Dinar 4.501) | Dinar 4.500 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.59 (Dinar 1.838) | Dinar 3.250 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (Dinar 1.067) | Dinar 1.000 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.71 (Dinar 1.919) | Dinar 1.100 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (Dinar 1.959) | Dinar 0.600 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.70 (Dinar 2.624) | Dinar 4.000 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (Dinar 1.996) | Dinar 1.100 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (Dinar 1.855) | Dinar 1.500 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.92 (Dinar 1.362) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.23 (Dinar 0.874) | Dinar 1.000 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (Dinar 1.229) | Dinar 0.531 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 70% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,253 (Dinar 888) | Dinar 400 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $847 (Dinar 600) | Dinar 225 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (Dinar 184) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $883 (Dinar 626) | Dinar 350 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (Dinar 472) | Dinar 250 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (Dinar 125) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 15 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (Dinar 301) | Dinar 250 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 95 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 4.789) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 80 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (Dinar 55) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 78% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,747 (Dinar 20,376) | Dinar 8,000 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (Dinar 0.627) | Dinar 0.750 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 30 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 71% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.86 (Dinar 4.154) | Dinar 2.500 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 6 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $62 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 10 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (Dinar 4.025) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (Dinar 2.086) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (Dinar 2.510) | Dinar 2.500 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (Dinar 1.580) | Dinar 1.000 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.21 (Dinar 1.564) | Dinar 2.000 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.000 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (Dinar 48) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Dinar 4.601) | Dinar 2.000 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 (Dinar 2.764) | Dinar 1.000 | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.01 (Dinar 2.137) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $650 (Dinar 461) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Dinar 0.109) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Dinar 4.984) | Dinar 2.100 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.709
JOD
/
USD
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Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 47% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,614
($2,277)
in Ponce
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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