Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
Jordan | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (112元) | 37元 | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (62元) | 39元 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.150 (32元) | 13元 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.211 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.749 (18元) | 15元 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.526 (5.34元) | 10元 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.617 (37元) | 55元 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.375 (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (5.96元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (30元) | 6元 | + 356% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (144元) | 87元 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.250 (13元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.275 (2.79元) | 11元 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
Jordan | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 (7,722元) | 13,566元 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (3,555元) | 7,567元 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 140 (1,426元) | 499元 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (4,568元) | 6,485元 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (2,538元) | 4,297元 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (290元) | 321元 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (152元) | 94元 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (541元) | 1,393元 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (1,046元) | 485元 | + 115% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (61元) | 40元 | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (51元) | 46元 | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
Jordan | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 70 (711元) | 452元 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (239元) | 258元 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (509元) | 612元 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (703元) | 779元 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
Jordan | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (246,703元) | 166,194元 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (10元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (393元) | 252元 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
Jordan | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (43元) | 43元 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (82元) | 40元 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (208元) | 212元 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (59元) | 46元 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (38元) | 49元 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (43元) | 41元 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (18元) | 12元 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (23元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 9 (95元) | 94元 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
Jordan | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (508元) | 251元 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (192元) | 107元 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (416元) | 895元 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (305元) | 293元 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (64元) | 77元 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (38元) | 29元 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (47元) | 16元 | + 184% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (2,769元) | 3,577元 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (0.92元) | 0.40元 | + 128% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (508元) | 356元 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.116 (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,612 prices entered by 166 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 21% more expensive than in China
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