- Cost of Living
- United States
- Jordan
- Staunton, Virginia
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Staunton, Virginia, United States compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dinar 4.723) | Dinar 4.500 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (Dinar 2.385) | Dinar 3.250 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Dinar 0.690) | Dinar 1.000 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.77 (Dinar 1.964) | Dinar 1.100 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (Dinar 2.895) | Dinar 0.600 | + 382% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 5.174) | Dinar 4.000 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (Dinar 2.707) | Dinar 1.100 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.37 (Dinar 2.391) | Dinar 1.500 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (Dinar 1.806) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (Dinar 1.283) | Dinar 1.000 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (Dinar 1.101) | Dinar 0.531 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,179 (Dinar 836) | Dinar 400 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,495 (Dinar 1,059) | Dinar 225 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (Dinar 173) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,043 (Dinar 739) | Dinar 350 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $906 (Dinar 642) | Dinar 250 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $361 (Dinar 256) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 15 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $430 (Dinar 305) | Dinar 250 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $75 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 95 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 5.237) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 80 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $63 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $34,140 (Dinar 24,188) | Dinar 8,000 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (Dinar 0.468) | Dinar 0.750 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 30 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 4.747) | Dinar 2.500 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 10 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dinar 4.706) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.04 (Dinar 2.152) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.60 (Dinar 2.547) | Dinar 2.500 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (Dinar 1.939) | Dinar 1.000 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.99 (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 2.000 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 3.000 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dinar 5.668) | Dinar 2.000 | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (Dinar 2.480) | Dinar 1.000 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.89 (Dinar 3.468) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dinar 304) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.06 (Dinar 3.587) | Dinar 2.100 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Staunton, Virginia (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,844
($2,603)
in Staunton, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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