Cost of living in Jordan compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (C$21) | C$24 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (C$12) | C$14 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.150 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.211 (C$2.32) | C$3.28 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.749 (C$3.35) | C$5.88 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.526 (C$1.01) | C$5.56 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.617 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.375 (C$2.63) | C$5.47 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (C$1.12) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (C$5.57) | C$4.03 | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (C$27) | C$21 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.250 (C$2.39) | C$3.23 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.275 (C$0.53) | C$2.58 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 (C$1,457) | C$2,889 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (C$671) | C$2,295 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 140 (C$269) | C$240 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (C$862) | C$2,062 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (C$479) | C$1,501 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (C$55) | C$128 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (C$29) | C$65 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (C$102) | C$401 | - 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (C$197) | C$213 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (C$11) | C$14 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (C$10) | C$30 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 70 (C$134) | C$80 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (C$45) | C$57 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (C$96) | C$147 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (C$133) | C$173 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (C$46,541) | C$33,546 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (C$1.82) | C$1.60 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (C$74) | C$106 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (C$16) | C$24 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (C$39) | C$103 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (C$3.47) | C$4.45 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (C$4.43) | C$3.63 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 9 (C$18) | C$31 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (C$96) | C$68 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (C$36) | C$31 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (C$78) | C$217 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (C$57) | C$129 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (C$7) | C$5.88 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (C$522) | C$808 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (C$0.17) | C$0.44 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (C$96) | C$67 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.116 (C$5.97) | C$18 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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