- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 242 (Dinar 2.818) | Dinar 4.667 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 212 (Dinar 2.467) | Dinar 4.500 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 (Dinar 1.392) | Dinar 3.250 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 46 (Dinar 0.536) | Dinar 1.000 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (Dinar 0.751) | Dinar 1.100 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 112 (Dinar 1.306) | Dinar 0.600 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 174 (Dinar 2.029) | Dinar 4.000 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 92 (Dinar 1.074) | Dinar 1.100 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (Dinar 0.393) | Dinar 1.500 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (Dinar 0.583) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 474 (Dinar 5.508) | Dinar 10 | - 45% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 79 (Dinar 0.924) | Dinar 1.000 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (Dinar 0.230) | Dinar 0.531 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,345 (Dinar 341) | Dinar 400 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,033 (Dinar 303) | Dinar 225 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 2,990 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,090 (Dinar 234) | Dinar 350 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,337 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 250 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,188 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 454 (Dinar 5.280) | Dinar 15 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 27,826 (Dinar 324) | Dinar 250 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,795 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 95 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 240 (Dinar 2.792) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 449 (Dinar 5.221) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,820 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 80 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,943 (Dinar 23) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,777 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,902 (Dinar 45) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,126,090 (Dinar 13,094) | Dinar 8,000 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (Dinar 0.354) | Dinar 0.750 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 948 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 30 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 611 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 439 (Dinar 5.102) | Dinar 2.500 | + 104% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 669 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 716 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 324 (Dinar 3.766) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 92 (Dinar 1.064) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 167 (Dinar 1.946) | Dinar 2.500 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (Dinar 0.754) | Dinar 1.000 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (Dinar 1.104) | Dinar 2.000 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 392 (Dinar 4.554) | Dinar 3.000 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 0% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 506 (Dinar 5.882) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,149 (Dinar 37) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,700 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 293 (Dinar 3.408) | Dinar 2.000 | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 135 (Dinar 1.570) | Dinar 1.000 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 153 (Dinar 1.779) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 48,000 (Dinar 558) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,361 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 69 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 2.100 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 937
(руб 80,582)
in Tomsk.
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