Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (80元) | 46元 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (54元) | 40元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (27元) | 16元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (12元) | 18元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (16元) | 19元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (5.66元) | 11元 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (33元) | 63元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (14元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (6元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (36元) | 7元 | + 390% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (148元) | 118元 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (11元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (2.79元) | 16元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (6,456元) | 15,059元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (3,574元) | 9,006元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (555元) | 421元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (4,843元) | 7,547元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (2,354元) | 4,347元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (285元) | 262元 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (160元) | 115元 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (1,715元) | 1,143元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (1,029元) | 589元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (60元) | 39元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (51元) | 51元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (493元) | 529元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (539元) | 248元 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (621元) | 626元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (589元) | 828元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (216,350元) | 161,247元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (10元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (301元) | 204元 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (27元) | 39元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (81元) | 27元 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (208元) | 391元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (58元) | 53元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (29元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (37元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (18元) | 13元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (21元) | 15元 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (65元) | 74元 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (318元) | 265元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (187元) | 110元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (409元) | 1,294元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (487元) | 348元 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (63元) | 79元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (37元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (56元) | 18元 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (2,724元) | 3,321元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (0.99元) | 0.20元 | + 397% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (516元) | 410元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (26元) | 24元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,004 prices entered by 183 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 7% more expensive than in China
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