Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (90元) | 45元 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.029 (50元) | 34元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.302 (23元) | 15元 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.029 (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.692 (17元) | 13元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (5.28元) | 8元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.573 (35元) | 59元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.161 (12元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.694 (7元) | 6.00元 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.008 (30元) | 5.17元 | + 477% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (150元) | 112元 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.088 (11元) | 8元 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.378 (3.74元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 540 (5,354元) | 9,398元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 359 (3,558元) | 4,943元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 76 (750元) | 431元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 349 (3,458元) | 5,740元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (2,032元) | 3,007元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 49 (483元) | 285元 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (145元) | 96元 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 (2,262元) | 2,464元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 (597元) | 561元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.752 (47元) | 38元 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.798 (57元) | 47元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 (609元) | 481元 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (481元) | 250元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 (770元) | 647元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 63 (623元) | 620元 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,759 (185,987元) | 134,340元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.916 (9元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (338元) | 149元 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 (41元) | 37元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (66元) | 45元 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (225元) | 347元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 7 (73元) | 62元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 (29元) | 47元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 (31元) | 31元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 (13元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.335 (23元) | 12元 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (61元) | 71元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (291元) | 177元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (148元) | 100元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 37 (371元) | 1,029元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (357元) | 395元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (65元) | 68元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.576 (26元) | 33元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.470 (54元) | 31元 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (4,226元) | 3,256元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 (0.47元) | 0.31元 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (668元) | 335元 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.326 (23元) | 22元 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
9.915
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Cost of living in Jordan is 20% more expensive than in China
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