- Cost of Living
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- Tampere
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tampere, Finland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampere (Finland) is 58% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.500 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.48 (Dinar 4.457) | Dinar 3.250 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (Dinar 0.825) | Dinar 1.000 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.32 (Dinar 1.885) | Dinar 1.100 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (Dinar 1.953) | Dinar 0.600 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.40 (Dinar 4.392) | Dinar 4.000 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (Dinar 1.725) | Dinar 1.100 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (Dinar 0.871) | Dinar 1.500 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (Dinar 1.972) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.75 (Dinar 2.237) | Dinar 1.000 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Dinar 1.221) | Dinar 0.531 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 81% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,418 (Dinar 1,153) | Dinar 400 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,065 (Dinar 866) | Dinar 225 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (Dinar 695) | Dinar 350 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (Dinar 501) | Dinar 250 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €496 (Dinar 403) | Dinar 250 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 95 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 8% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 80 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Dinar 66) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dinar 91) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 60% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,061 (Dinar 25,242) | Dinar 8,000 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Dinar 1.233) | Dinar 0.750 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 30 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 105% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (Dinar 4.470) | Dinar 2.500 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 6 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 10 | + 514% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (Dinar 3.610) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (Dinar 2.468) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (Dinar 2.595) | Dinar 2.500 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (Dinar 1.257) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (Dinar 1.783) | Dinar 2.000 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 3.000 | + 580% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (Dinar 70) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (Dinar 2.962) | Dinar 1.000 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.22 (Dinar 4.244) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (Dinar 373) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Dinar 0.059) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (Dinar 4.783) | Dinar 2.100 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 176 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 54% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,850
(€2,276)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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