- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (96元) | 50元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.804 (46元) | 34元 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.961 (28元) | 15元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.171 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.115 (20元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.745 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.735 (36元) | 57元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.506 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.774 (7元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.313 (32元) | 5.59元 | + 466% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (167元) | 115元 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.124 (11元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.407 (3.88元) | 12元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 711 (6,791元) | 9,408元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (3,957元) | 4,307元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (1,079元) | 439元 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 516 (4,931元) | 5,706元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (2,862元) | 3,520元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 57 (548元) | 311元 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 (184元) | 86元 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 256 (2,443元) | 2,131元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 89 (853元) | 703元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.432 (52元) | 37元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.480 (52元) | 38元 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (614元) | 556元 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 57 (546元) | 260元 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 82 (783元) | 624元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 76 (727元) | 694元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (207,737元) | 143,509元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.923 (9元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (392元) | 157元 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.190 (30元) | 26元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (70元) | 30元 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (253元) | 493元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.186 (30元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.563 (34元) | 36元 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.314 (32元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.260 (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.898 (28元) | 14元 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (67元) | 59元 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (293元) | 148元 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (151元) | 86元 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (223元) | 752元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 50 (482元) | 367元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (88元) | 59元 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.203 (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.159 (49元) | 33元 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 312 (2,979元) | 3,255元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 (0.90元) | 1.04元 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 73 (696元) | 309元 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.442 (23元) | 20元 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,294 prices entered by 639 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 33% more expensive than in China
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