Cost of living in Jordan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jordan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (R$ 85) | R$ 39 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.548 (R$ 45) | R$ 37 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.798 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.147 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.719 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.542 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 4.505 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.494 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.743 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (R$ 35) | R$ 6 | + 449% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (R$ 267) | R$ 50 | + 437% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.240 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.752 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.48 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jordan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 701 (R$ 5,739) | R$ 4,123 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 367 (R$ 3,008) | R$ 2,752 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 141 (R$ 1,157) | R$ 743 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 486 (R$ 3,982) | R$ 3,008 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 274 (R$ 2,246) | R$ 1,996 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (R$ 616) | R$ 522 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (R$ 105) | R$ 91 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 235 (R$ 1,928) | R$ 1,773 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 123 (R$ 1,004) | R$ 646 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 8 (R$ 63) | R$ 31 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 12 (R$ 96) | R$ 22 | + 342% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jordan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (R$ 418) | R$ 283 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 58 (R$ 477) | R$ 282 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (R$ 778) | R$ 427 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 102 (R$ 838) | R$ 328 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Jordan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,441 (R$ 110,066) | R$ 118,702 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.079 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 24 (R$ 193) | R$ 244 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jordan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 5.080 (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 15 (R$ 123) | R$ 51 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (R$ 182) | R$ 274 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.020 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.863 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.510 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (R$ 50) | R$ 59 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jordan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (R$ 179) | R$ 114 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (R$ 138) | R$ 59 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (R$ 164) | R$ 246 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (R$ 399) | R$ 239 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.764 (R$ 39) | R$ 32 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.004 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 441 (R$ 3,614) | R$ 3,721 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (R$ 1.64) | R$ 1.47 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 54 (R$ 441) | R$ 140 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.775 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| 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 14,702 prices entered by 1,490 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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