- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (114元) | 53元 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.902 (48元) | 33元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.048 (30元) | 15元 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.195 (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.154 (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.731 (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.809 (37元) | 63元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.459 (14元) | 13元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.765 (7元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.098 (30元) | 5.65元 | + 438% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (166元) | 114元 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.000 (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.432 (4.23元) | 12元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 746 (7,308元) | 9,680元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 419 (4,107元) | 4,478元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 107 (1,050元) | 425元 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 (5,016元) | 5,710元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 307 (3,009元) | 3,523元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 45 (445元) | 304元 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 20 (194元) | 88元 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 254 (2,492元) | 2,242元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (816元) | 678元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.346 (52元) | 40元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (73元) | 39元 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 65 (633元) | 554元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 60 (584元) | 280元 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 79 (776元) | 614元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 80 (789元) | 672元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (213,104元) | 145,666元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.867 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 46 (454元) | 154元 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.031 (30元) | 26元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (61元) | 32元 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (239元) | 425元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (29元) | 30元 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.568 (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.578 (35元) | 38元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (11元) | 10元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (29元) | 14元 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (69元) | 59元 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (313元) | 159元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (153元) | 86元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (225元) | 723元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (525元) | 375元 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (80元) | 60元 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.682 (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (53元) | 34元 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (4,293元) | 3,310元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.088 (0.86元) | 0.98元 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 77 (759元) | 300元 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.397 (23元) | 20元 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,308 prices entered by 674 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 40% more expensive than in China
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