Cost of living in Jordan compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.700 (7 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.531 (6 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.860 (2.62 CUC) | 4.28 CUC | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.955 (1.35 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.631 (2.30 CUC) | 2.79 CUC | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (0.82 CUC) | 1.93 CUC | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.566 (3.62 CUC) | 5.05 CUC | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (1.81 CUC) | 4.45 CUC | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (0.86 CUC) | 1.84 CUC | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.873 (8 CUC) | 1.57 CUC | + 426% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (25 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.077 (1.52 CUC) | 3.44 CUC | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.448 (0.63 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 7% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 633 (892 CUC) | 467 CUC | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 285 (402 CUC) | 283 CUC | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (101 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 390 (550 CUC) | 347 CUC | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (316 CUC) | 245 CUC | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (37 CUC) | 55 CUC | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (25 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 (295 CUC) | 589 CUC | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (137 CUC) | 157 CUC | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 (8 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (7 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 88% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 32 (46 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (67 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 63 (89 CUC) | 85 CUC | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 53 (75 CUC) | 68 CUC | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 6% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (26,686 CUC) | 46,988 CUC | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.841 (1.19 CUC) | 1.26 CUC | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (53 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (5.79 CUC) | 3.30 CUC | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (7 CUC) | 5.67 CUC | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (28 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (7 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (4.01 CUC) | 2.91 CUC | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (4.57 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (1.74 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (3.64 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (7 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 37% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (26 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (23 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (47 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (51 CUC) | 31 CUC | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 (5.34 CUC) | 4.96 CUC | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (3.49 CUC) | 2.57 CUC | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 12 (17 CUC) | 2.30 CUC | + 633% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (494 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (0.05 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (57 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.031 (4.28 CUC) | 2.33 CUC | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.410
CUC
/
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,188 prices entered by 140 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in Cuba
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