- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Jordan
- Toowoomba
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toowoomba, Australia compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toowoomba (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (Dinar 5.545) | Dinar 4.500 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Dinar 3.388) | Dinar 3.250 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.33 (Dinar 0.739) | Dinar 1.000 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Dinar 4.585) | Dinar 1.100 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.67 (Dinar 2.589) | Dinar 0.600 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Dinar 4.827) | Dinar 4.000 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.33 (Dinar 1.848) | Dinar 1.100 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.08 (Dinar 1.710) | Dinar 1.500 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (Dinar 2.772) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.25 (Dinar 1.802) | Dinar 1.000 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.75 (Dinar 0.970) | Dinar 0.531 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Toowoomba (Australia) is 83% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,140 (Dinar 1,186) | Dinar 400 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,330 (Dinar 738) | Dinar 225 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$280 (Dinar 155) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,290 (Dinar 715) | Dinar 350 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$430 (Dinar 238) | Dinar 250 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$484 (Dinar 268) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$40 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$450 (Dinar 249) | Dinar 250 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (Dinar 144) | Dinar 95 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (Dinar 4.532) | - | - | |
| 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 52) | Dinar 80 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$85 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (Dinar 84) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| 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 13,001) | Dinar 8,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.25 (Dinar 0.690) | Dinar 0.750 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$60 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 30 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Toowoomba (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Dinar 3.911) | Dinar 2.500 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 10 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$13 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$9 (Dinar 5.071) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Dinar 4.623) | Dinar 2.500 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$7 (Dinar 3.888) | Dinar 1.000 | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$8 (Dinar 4.223) | Dinar 2.000 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 3.000 | + 410% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Toowoomba (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$46 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$48 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 547% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$6 (Dinar 3.517) | Dinar 1.000 | + 252% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (Dinar 3.406) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$827 (Dinar 459) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$2.00 (Dinar 1.109) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$46 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.100 | + 493% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toowoomba (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,928
(AU$3,477)
in Toowoomba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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