- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Jordan
- Port Elizabeth
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 86 (Dinar 4.271) | Dinar 4.667 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 57 (Dinar 2.834) | Dinar 4.500 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (Dinar 1.900) | Dinar 3.250 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 16 (Dinar 0.790) | Dinar 1.000 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (Dinar 1.578) | Dinar 1.100 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (Dinar 0.873) | Dinar 0.600 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (Dinar 2.769) | Dinar 4.000 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (Dinar 1.161) | Dinar 1.100 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 16 (Dinar 0.794) | Dinar 1.500 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (Dinar 0.811) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 74 (Dinar 3.657) | Dinar 10 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (Dinar 0.870) | Dinar 1.000 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (Dinar 0.455) | Dinar 0.531 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,585 (Dinar 526) | Dinar 400 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,888 (Dinar 342) | Dinar 225 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 781 (Dinar 39) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,127 (Dinar 354) | Dinar 350 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,050 (Dinar 201) | Dinar 250 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 380 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 752 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 15 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,259 (Dinar 261) | Dinar 250 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,424 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 95 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 99 (Dinar 4.899) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 118 (Dinar 5.850) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 730 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 80 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 482 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,511 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,138 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 303,220 (Dinar 15,063) | Dinar 8,000 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Dinar 0.735) | Dinar 0.750 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 513 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 30 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 111 (Dinar 5.505) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 (Dinar 3.062) | Dinar 2.500 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 209 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 403 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 10 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (Dinar 2.264) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (Dinar 1.672) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (Dinar 2.486) | Dinar 2.500 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (Dinar 1.047) | Dinar 1.000 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (Dinar 0.718) | Dinar 2.000 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 108 (Dinar 5.342) | Dinar 3.000 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 0% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 297 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 178 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 383 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 457 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (Dinar 2.665) | Dinar 2.000 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (Dinar 1.221) | Dinar 1.000 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 24 (Dinar 1.185) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 8,552 (Dinar 425) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.74 (Dinar 0.086) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 411 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (Dinar 1.761) | Dinar 2.100 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04968
JOD
/
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Cost of living in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,132
(R 22,781)
in Port Elizabeth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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