Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (68元) | 43元 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.000 (48元) | 37元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.260 (22元) | 17元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.209 (12元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 4.922 (47元) | 16元 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (7元) | 9元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.305 (31元) | 48元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.457 (14元) | 13元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.705 (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.577 (34元) | 7元 | + 407% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (146元) | 97元 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.348 (13元) | 9元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.330 (3.14元) | 13元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 589 (5,608元) | 13,898元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (3,455元) | 8,379元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (790元) | 462元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 309 (2,938元) | 6,525元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 184 (1,746元) | 4,376元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 101 (959元) | 516元 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (283元) | 140元 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (2,996元) | 1,829元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (921元) | 546元 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.580 (53元) | 50元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (48元) | 66元 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (472元) | 511元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 (448元) | 288元 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 70 (668元) | 654元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 (609元) | 844元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (199,262元) | 148,501元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.928 (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (325元) | 206元 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (39元) | 28元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (45元) | 27元 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (190元) | 386元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (46元) | 30元 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (27元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (31元) | 44元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (12元) | 21元 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (25元) | 16元 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (47元) | 82元 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (238元) | 260元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (159元) | 122元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (315元) | 417元 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (343元) | 319元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (29元) | 90元 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.668 (25元) | 31元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (49元) | 19元 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (3,331元) | 2,968元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (0.38元) | 0.24元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (502元) | 410元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.758 (26元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,288 prices entered by 133 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is about the same as in China
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