Cost of living in Jordan compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.292 (₡ 3,707) | ₡ 5,864 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.247 (₡ 3,668) | ₡ 3,943 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.006 (₡ 1,732) | ₡ 1,819 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.942 (₡ 814) | ₡ 840 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.414 (₡ 1,221) | ₡ 1,706 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (₡ 504) | ₡ 1,067 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.748 (₡ 2,374) | ₡ 2,758 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (₡ 1,109) | ₡ 1,965 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (₡ 525) | ₡ 959 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.002 (₡ 4,320) | ₡ 1,054 | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 (₡ 14,203) | ₡ 9,433 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.098 (₡ 948) | ₡ 1,531 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.365 (₡ 316) | ₡ 735 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 592 (₡ 511,590) | ₡ 566,613 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 325 (₡ 280,448) | ₡ 278,738 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (₡ 61,744) | ₡ 37,389 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 372 (₡ 321,281) | ₡ 465,082 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 225 (₡ 194,337) | ₡ 229,175 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (₡ 33,750) | ₡ 24,475 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₡ 13,531) | ₡ 15,436 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 195 (₡ 168,094) | ₡ 188,597 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 88 (₡ 75,788) | ₡ 57,903 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.719 (₡ 4,076) | ₡ 4,422 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.797 (₡ 4,144) | ₡ 2,275 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 58% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 40 (₡ 34,432) | ₡ 35,853 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (₡ 43,874) | ₡ 20,140 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 57 (₡ 49,567) | ₡ 51,359 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 44 (₡ 37,649) | ₡ 46,668 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (₡ 16,343,220) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.861 (₡ 744) | ₡ 588 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (₡ 32,356) | ₡ 23,064 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.829 (₡ 3,307) | ₡ 4,978 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (₡ 4,116) | ₡ 6,819 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (₡ 16,303) | ₡ 44,377 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (₡ 4,199) | ₡ 3,034 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (₡ 2,458) | ₡ 2,399 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.554 (₡ 3,070) | ₡ 3,440 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.147 (₡ 991) | ₡ 1,593 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.454 (₡ 2,120) | ₡ 1,319 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.499 (₡ 4,749) | ₡ 7,324 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (₡ 16,452) | ₡ 12,943 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (₡ 14,415) | ₡ 5,929 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (₡ 20,255) | ₡ 16,811 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (₡ 33,468) | ₡ 29,833 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.959 (₡ 3,419) | ₡ 3,957 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.087 (₡ 2,667) | ₡ 2,206 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (₡ 7,749) | ₡ 1,416 | + 447% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (₡ 368,179) | ₡ 302,259 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (₡ 31) | ₡ 46 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 40 (₡ 34,568) | ₡ 37,582 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.792 (₡ 2,412) | ₡ 2,221 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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