Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.700 (43元) | 53元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.531 (41元) | 36元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.860 (17元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.955 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.631 (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (5.33元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.566 (23元) | 55元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (12元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (5.55元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.873 (54元) | 6元 | + 776% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (162元) | 112元 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.077 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.448 (4.09元) | 10元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 668 (6,100元) | 7,403元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 285 (2,602元) | 4,539元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (653元) | 403元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 390 (3,565元) | 6,935元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (2,048元) | 4,047元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (239元) | 256元 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (161元) | 84元 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 (1,909元) | 2,213元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (884元) | 605元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 (50元) | 47元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (46元) | 45元 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 32 (296元) | 390元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (437元) | 217元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 63 (575元) | 581元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 53 (484元) | 553元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (172,815元) | 158,167元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.841 (8元) | 6元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (342元) | 176元 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (37元) | 29元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (44元) | 36元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (182元) | 393元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (44元) | 31元 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (30元) | 35元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (24元) | 11元 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (46元) | 83元 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (170元) | 205元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (150元) | 96元 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (302元) | 1,062元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (330元) | 413元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 (35元) | 70元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (23元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 12 (109元) | 31元 | + 249% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (3,197元) | 3,170元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (0.33元) | 0.64元 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (371元) | 417元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.031 (28元) | 22元 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 9% more expensive than in China
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