Cost of living in Jordan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (105元) | 44元 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.673 (57元) | 38元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.725 (38元) | 15元 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.187 (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.028 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.536 (5.42元) | 11元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.456 (55元) | 50元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.554 (16元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.704 (7元) | 6元 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (44元) | 7元 | + 554% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (331元) | 89元 | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.083 (11元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.457 (4.62元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 688 (6,966元) | 11,793元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 365 (3,690元) | 4,991元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 144 (1,455元) | 429元 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 444 (4,489元) | 6,388元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 232 (2,351元) | 3,587元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (673元) | 296元 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (133元) | 100元 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 198 (2,000元) | 1,460元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 115 (1,167元) | 553元 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (73元) | 45元 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (113元) | 50元 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (513元) | 418元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 65 (659元) | 302元 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (961元) | 553元 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 119 (1,207元) | 705元 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 15,774 (159,625元) | 142,248元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.078 (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 26 (267元) | 217元 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 6 (65元) | 45元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 13 (135元) | 60元 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (231元) | 114元 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.830 (29元) | 67元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.109 (31元) | 57元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.119 (32元) | 25元 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (25元) | 6元 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.765 (28元) | 15元 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.880 (60元) | 64元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jordan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (224元) | 169元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (169元) | 100元 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 25 (254元) | 1,179元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 53 (533元) | 320元 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.591 (46元) | 81元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.647 (37元) | 28元 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (63元) | 19元 | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 388 (3,930元) | 3,720元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (2.02元) | 0.34元 | + 504% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (537元) | 374元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.823 (29元) | 25元 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
10.120
CNY
/
JOD
Cost of living in Jordan is 32% more expensive than in China
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