- Cost of Living
- India
- Jordan
- Puducherry
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puducherry, India vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puducherry (India) is 38% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (Dinar 2.701) | Dinar 4.667 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨269 (Dinar 2.658) | Dinar 4.500 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (Dinar 1.792) | Dinar 3.250 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (Dinar 0.390) | Dinar 1.000 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨68 (Dinar 0.676) | Dinar 1.100 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (Dinar 0.593) | Dinar 0.600 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨255 (Dinar 2.520) | Dinar 4.000 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (Dinar 1.527) | Dinar 1.100 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Dinar 0.347) | Dinar 1.500 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨71 (Dinar 0.699) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨737 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (Dinar 0.704) | Dinar 1.000 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (Dinar 0.335) | Dinar 0.531 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Puducherry (India) is 13% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨29,863 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 400 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,667 (Dinar 165) | Dinar 225 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,625 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨32,250 (Dinar 319) | Dinar 350 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨22,582 (Dinar 223) | Dinar 250 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,250 (Dinar 91) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,078 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,500 (Dinar 370) | Dinar 250 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 95 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (Dinar 4.198) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨225 (Dinar 2.222) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,634 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 80 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,050 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,375 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 34% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (Dinar 8,680) | Dinar 8,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (Dinar 0.672) | Dinar 0.750 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,288 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨682 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (Dinar 2.321) | Dinar 2.500 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (Dinar 2.403) | Dinar 6 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (Dinar 2.947) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (Dinar 1.502) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (Dinar 2.272) | Dinar 2.500 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (Dinar 2.371) | Dinar 1.000 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 0.738) | Dinar 2.000 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Dinar 2.716) | Dinar 3.000 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨820 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨340 (Dinar 3.363) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,575 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨867 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.000 | + 328% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (Dinar 2.140) | Dinar 1.000 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨135 (Dinar 1.333) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨32,000 (Dinar 316) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,817 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (Dinar 1.272) | Dinar 2.100 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00988
JOD
/
INR
Do you live in Zarqa? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 180% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Caracas is 13% cheaper than in Warsaw
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 55% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in New York is 22% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in New York is 8% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 24% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Caracas is 13% cheaper than in Lima
- Cost of living in Seoul is 65% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antalya (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Anantapur (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Raichur (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Thanjavur (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Karimnagar (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
Cost of living in Puducherry (India) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,035
(₨104,749)
in Puducherry.
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Niterói costs R$ 91,790 (10 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania costs $1,626 (26 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Baltimore, Maryland costs $14 (34 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tianjin costs 80元 (40 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Malmo costs 100 kr (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Toronto costs C$120 (about 1 hour ago)