Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.232 (€5.03) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.784 (€5.69) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.503 (€2.98) | €5.49 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.962 (€1.14) | €1.09 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.321 (€1.57) | €3.87 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.640 (€0.76) | €2.84 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.230 (€3.84) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.144 (€1.36) | €2.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.687 (€0.82) | €1.69 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.002 (€5.95) | €2.12 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 (€20) | €7 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.211 (€1.44) | €2.06 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.659 (€0.78) | €1.09 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 481 (€572) | €1,911 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 318 (€378) | €1,248 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 61 (€73) | €154 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 345 (€410) | €1,002 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 230 (€273) | €715 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 32 (€38) | €105 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (€17) | €25 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 198 (€236) | €358 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 67 (€80) | €70 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.314 (€5.13) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.773 (€4.49) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (€60) | €90 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 50 (€59) | €33 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 58 (€69) | €102 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 48 (€58) | €121 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 25,473 (€30,285) | €26,360 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.911 (€1.08) | €1.45 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 32 (€37) | €64 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 6 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.238 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€29) | €25 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.028 (€4.79) | €4.51 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.242 (€2.67) | €3.34 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.009 (€4.77) | €3.88 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.486 (€1.77) | €1.65 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.307 (€1.55) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.491 (€7) | €22 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€38) | €38 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (€18) | €21 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 30 (€35) | €77 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 32 (€38) | €58 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.770 (€5.67) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.121 (€3.71) | €3.82 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (€11) | €6 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (€507) | €488 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.038 (€0.04) | €0.23 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (€60) | €39 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.514 (€2.99) | €10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 32% cheaper than in France
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