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Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (€11) | €15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.670 (€5.91) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (€3.48) | €5.93 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.105 (€1.40) | €1.08 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.921 (€2.43) | €4.49 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.697 (€0.88) | €2.84 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.215 (€4.07) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.440 (€1.82) | €2.59 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.734 (€0.93) | €1.73 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.079 (€3.90) | €1.81 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€22) | €8 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.137 (€1.44) | €2.07 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.370 (€0.47) | €1.14 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 644 (€815) | €1,955 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 385 (€488) | €1,529 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (€127) | €155 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 451 (€571) | €1,061 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 278 (€352) | €809 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (€79) | €108 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (€23) | €23 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 238 (€302) | €359 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 105 (€132) | €109 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.784 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 60 (€77) | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 44 (€55) | €37 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (€98) | €93 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 71 (€90) | €118 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 23,082 (€29,221) | €22,224 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.956 (€1.21) | €1.47 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (€48) | €65 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.473 (€4.40) | €5.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€9) | €7 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (€28) | €25 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 8 (€10) | €4.19 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.415 (€4.32) | €4.27 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.273 (€4.14) | €3.61 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.406 (€1.78) | €1.87 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.538 (€3.21) | €2.20 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is about the same as in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (€37) | €40 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (€19) | €21 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (€32) | €65 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 47 (€59) | €55 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.874 (€3.64) | €3.96 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.823 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 430 (€544) | €436 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.089 (€0.11) | €0.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 70 (€89) | €48 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.492 (€3.16) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in France
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