Cost of living in Jordan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jordan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,242) | Taka 354 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (Taka 837) | Taka 372 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.877 (Taka 448) | Taka 189 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (Taka 180) | Taka 91 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (Taka 250) | Taka 156 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (Taka 88) | Taka 83 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (Taka 517) | Taka 697 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (Taka 213) | Taka 209 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (Taka 96) | Taka 37 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.114 (Taka 485) | Taka 488 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (Taka 2,304) | Taka 1,255 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (Taka 166) | Taka 130 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (Taka 44) | Taka 57 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jordan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (Taka 100,644) | Taka 48,251 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (Taka 55,706) | Taka 35,702 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (Taka 8,659) | Taka 3,885 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (Taka 75,494) | Taka 61,660 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (Taka 36,699) | Taka 33,185 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (Taka 4,442) | Taka 3,381 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (Taka 2,490) | Taka 945 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (Taka 26,740) | Taka 42,323 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (Taka 16,043) | Taka 19,150 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (Taka 932) | Taka 561 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (Taka 788) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jordan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (Taka 7,681) | Taka 2,028 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (Taka 8,404) | Taka 3,683 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (Taka 9,678) | Taka 7,920 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (Taka 9,177) | Taka 4,630 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jordan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (Taka 3,372,589) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (Taka 163) | Taka 128 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (Taka 5,076) | Taka 3,514 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jordan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.859 (Taka 445) | Taka 228 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,260) | Taka 647 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (Taka 3,185) | Taka 1,685 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (Taka 909) | Taka 409 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (Taka 450) | Taka 325 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.769 (Taka 587) | Taka 468 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (Taka 282) | Taka 94 | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (Taka 332) | Taka 172 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,150) | Taka 640 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jordan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (Taka 4,964) | Taka 1,598 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (Taka 2,908) | Taka 896 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (Taka 6,378) | Taka 1,777 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (Taka 7,590) | Taka 3,233 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Taka 984) | Taka 999 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (Taka 583) | Taka 266 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (Taka 717) | Taka 486 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (Taka 42,469) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (Taka 16) | Taka 10 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (Taka 8,038) | Taka 1,738 | + 362% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (Taka 379) | Taka 312 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,299 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
155.707
BDT
/
JOD
Cost of living in Jordan is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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