Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 74% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 68% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Amman | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (81元) | 38元 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (55元) | 36元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (27元) | 7元 | + 291% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.190 (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (16元) | 6.00元 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 (5.77元) | 6.00元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (30元) | 30元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.409 (14元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (5.37元) | 8元 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (36元) | 4.00元 | + 795% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (147元) | 200元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (11元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (2.79元) | 4.56元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 68% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Amman | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (6,436元) | 1,977元 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (3,562元) | 2,000元 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (554元) | 500元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (4,828元) | 1,500元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (2,347元) | 1,000元 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (284元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (162元) | 30元 | + 441% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (1,710元) | 3,000元 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (926元) | 1,000元 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (60元) | 50元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (50元) | 200元 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 53% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Amman | Zibo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (510元) | 333元 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (458元) | 250元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (640元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (603元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 115% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Amman | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (191,396元) | 99,997元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (10元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (301元) | 93元 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.002 (50元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 39% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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| Amman | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (32元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (71元) | 50元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (220元) | 200元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (33元) | 30元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (28元) | 25元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (35元) | 20元 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (18元) | 10元 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (21元) | 5.00元 | + 313% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (65元) | 30元 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 61% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Zibo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (330元) | 95元 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (186元) | 65元 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (327元) | 2,400元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (490元) | 300元 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (53元) | 47元 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (37元) | 27元 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (57元) | 15元 | + 288% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (3,885元) | 2,000元 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (0.80元) | 0.30元 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (514元) | 222元 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (26元) | 58元 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 634 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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