Cost of living in Jordan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Jordan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 ($11) | $8 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 ($8) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 ($3.87) | $2.76 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 ($1.63) | $1.05 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 ($2.26) | $2.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 ($0.80) | $1.21 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 ($4.68) | $3.80 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 ($1.92) | $2.03 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 ($0.87) | $1.18 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 ($5.06) | $1.54 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 ($21) | $15 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 ($1.50) | $2.08 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 ($0.39) | $0.96 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Jordan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 ($910) | $676 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 ($504) | $399 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 ($78) | $58 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 ($683) | $530 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 ($332) | $292 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 ($40) | $44 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($23) | $24 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 ($242) | $457 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 ($145) | $162 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 ($8) | $7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Jordan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 ($69) | $60 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 ($76) | $45 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 ($88) | $112 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 ($83) | $82 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Jordan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 ($30,502) | $20,603 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 ($1.47) | $0.83 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 ($42) | $22 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Jordan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 ($3.80) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 ($11) | $9 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 ($29) | $36 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 ($4.07) | $4.12 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 ($5.15) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 ($2.55) | $2.16 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 ($3.01) | $1.68 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Jordan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 ($45) | $18 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 ($26) | $12 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 ($58) | $43 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 ($69) | $51 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 ($5.27) | $3.46 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 ($8) | $1.84 | + 327% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 ($384) | $838 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 ($73) | $51 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 ($3.67) | $4.92 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador
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