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Cost of living in Tampere, Finland compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Tampere (Finland) is 67% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.667 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.500 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (Dinar 4.808) | Dinar 3.250 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (Dinar 0.874) | Dinar 1.000 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 (Dinar 2.079) | Dinar 1.100 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (Dinar 2.223) | Dinar 0.600 | + 271% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (Dinar 4.556) | Dinar 4.000 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (Dinar 1.703) | Dinar 1.100 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (Dinar 0.880) | Dinar 1.500 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.77 (Dinar 2.398) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.74 (Dinar 2.376) | Dinar 1.000 | + 138% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (Dinar 1.217) | Dinar 0.531 | + 129% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 91% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,418 (Dinar 1,228) | Dinar 400 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,015 (Dinar 879) | Dinar 225 | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (Dinar 740) | Dinar 350 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €617 (Dinar 534) | Dinar 250 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (Dinar 57) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | €483 (Dinar 418) | Dinar 250 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 95 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €28 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 6% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 80 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dinar 97) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 73% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,061 (Dinar 26,897) | Dinar 8,000 | + 236% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Dinar 1.314) | Dinar 0.750 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 30 | + 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 123% | |||
Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 123% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (Dinar 4.763) | Dinar 2.500 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 6 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 10 | + 577% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (Dinar 3.847) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (Dinar 2.527) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (Dinar 2.765) | Dinar 2.500 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (Dinar 1.339) | Dinar 1.000 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (Dinar 1.814) | Dinar 2.000 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 3.000 | + 605% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (Dinar 70) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 261% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (Dinar 3.101) | Dinar 1.000 | + 210% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (Dinar 4.349) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (Dinar 414) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Dinar 0.063) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.78 (Dinar 5.001) | Dinar 2.100 | + 138% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tampere (Finland) is 62% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,111
(€2,437)
in Tampere
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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