- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Jordan
- Toowoomba
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toowoomba, Australia compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toowoomba (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (Dinar 5.466) | Dinar 4.500 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Dinar 3.340) | Dinar 3.250 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (Dinar 0.703) | Dinar 1.000 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Dinar 4.520) | Dinar 1.100 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.67 (Dinar 2.552) | Dinar 0.600 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Dinar 4.758) | Dinar 4.000 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.33 (Dinar 1.822) | Dinar 1.100 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.08 (Dinar 1.686) | Dinar 1.500 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (Dinar 2.733) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.25 (Dinar 1.776) | Dinar 1.000 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.75 (Dinar 0.957) | Dinar 0.531 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Toowoomba (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,866 (Dinar 1,020) | Dinar 400 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,330 (Dinar 727) | Dinar 225 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$280 (Dinar 153) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,290 (Dinar 705) | Dinar 350 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$430 (Dinar 235) | Dinar 250 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$484 (Dinar 264) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$40 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$450 (Dinar 246) | Dinar 250 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (Dinar 142) | Dinar 95 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (Dinar 4.468) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Toowoomba (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 80 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$85 (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (Dinar 83) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (Dinar 74) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Toowoomba (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,446 (Dinar 12,816) | Dinar 8,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.28 (Dinar 0.697) | Dinar 0.750 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$60 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 30 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Toowoomba (Australia) is 104% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Dinar 3.856) | Dinar 2.500 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 10 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$13 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$9 (Dinar 4.999) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Dinar 4.557) | Dinar 2.500 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$7 (Dinar 3.833) | Dinar 1.000 | + 283% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$8 (Dinar 4.163) | Dinar 2.000 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 3.000 | + 402% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Toowoomba (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$49 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$57 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$60 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.000 | + 538% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$6 (Dinar 3.467) | Dinar 1.000 | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (Dinar 3.357) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$827 (Dinar 452) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$2.00 (Dinar 1.093) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$46 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.100 | + 485% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.547
JOD
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Toowoomba (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,863
(AU$3,409)
in Toowoomba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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