- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Jordan
- Toowoomba
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toowoomba, Australia compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toowoomba (Australia) is 60% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (Dinar 5.237) | Dinar 4.500 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Dinar 3.200) | Dinar 3.250 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (Dinar 0.673) | Dinar 1.000 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Dinar 4.330) | Dinar 1.100 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.67 (Dinar 2.445) | Dinar 0.600 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Dinar 4.558) | Dinar 4.000 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.33 (Dinar 1.746) | Dinar 1.100 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.08 (Dinar 1.615) | Dinar 1.500 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (Dinar 2.618) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.25 (Dinar 1.702) | Dinar 1.000 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.75 (Dinar 0.916) | Dinar 0.531 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Toowoomba (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,866 (Dinar 977) | Dinar 400 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,330 (Dinar 697) | Dinar 225 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$280 (Dinar 146) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,290 (Dinar 676) | Dinar 350 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$430 (Dinar 225) | Dinar 250 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$484 (Dinar 253) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$40 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$450 (Dinar 235) | Dinar 250 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 95 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (Dinar 4.280) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Toowoomba (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 80 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$85 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (Dinar 80) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Toowoomba (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,446 (Dinar 12,278) | Dinar 8,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.28 (Dinar 0.668) | Dinar 0.750 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$60 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 30 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Toowoomba (Australia) is 97% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Dinar 3.694) | Dinar 2.500 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 10 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$13 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$9 (Dinar 4.789) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Dinar 4.366) | Dinar 2.500 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$7 (Dinar 3.672) | Dinar 1.000 | + 267% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$8 (Dinar 3.988) | Dinar 2.000 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 3.000 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Toowoomba (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$49 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$57 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$60 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.000 | + 511% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$6 (Dinar 3.321) | Dinar 1.000 | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (Dinar 3.217) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$827 (Dinar 433) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$2.00 (Dinar 1.047) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$46 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.100 | + 460% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.524
JOD
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Toowoomba (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,671
(AU$3,191)
in Toowoomba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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