Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (€11) | €18 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (€3.62) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (€1.52) | €1.31 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (€2.12) | €4.43 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (€0.75) | €3.52 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (€4.38) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (€1.80) | €2.74 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (€0.81) | €1.78 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (€4.74) | €1.81 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€20) | €9 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (€1.41) | €2.24 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (€0.37) | €1.25 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (€852) | €1,698 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (€472) | €1,404 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (€73) | €147 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (€639) | €989 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (€311) | €816 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€38) | €108 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€21) | €25 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (€226) | €333 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€136) | €106 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 42% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (€65) | €83 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (€71) | €34 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (€82) | €81 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (€78) | €104 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (€28,553) | €26,302 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (€1.38) | €1.88 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is about the same as in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (€3.56) | €5.85 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€11) | €5.60 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€28) | €28 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €4.23 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (€3.81) | €4.74 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (€4.82) | €3.33 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.39) | €2.69 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (€2.81) | €1.65 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€42) | €47 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€25) | €23 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€54) | €81 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€64) | €59 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€4.93) | €3.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (€7) | €7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (€360) | €362 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (€68) | €32 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (€3.44) | €10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in France
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