- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (€15) | €15 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.868 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.953 (€3.67) | €5.96 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.167 (€1.45) | €1.12 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.045 (€2.54) | €4.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.708 (€0.88) | €2.79 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.884 (€4.83) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.504 (€1.87) | €2.60 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.782 (€0.97) | €1.76 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.098 (€3.85) | €2.08 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €8 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.001 (€1.24) | €2.09 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.425 (€0.53) | €1.14 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 728 (€904) | €2,091 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (€510) | €1,617 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 108 (€135) | €173 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 501 (€623) | €1,002 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 296 (€368) | €792 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 47 (€59) | €108 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 (€24) | €23 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 244 (€303) | €377 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (€103) | €106 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.346 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.541 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 63 (€78) | €88 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 58 (€72) | €39 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 80 (€100) | €103 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 74 (€92) | €133 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (€27,023) | €23,122 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.935 (€1.16) | €1.50 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 42 (€53) | €68 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 1% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.031 (€3.77) | €5.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (€32) | €25 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (€3.70) | €4.34 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.509 (€4.36) | €3.97 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.361 (€4.18) | €3.68 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (€1.45) | €1.79 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (€3.63) | €2.13 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 0% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (€19) | €21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€28) | €83 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 51 (€63) | €62 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.486 (€4.33) | €3.95 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€544) | €449 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 (€0.12) | €0.21 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 73 (€90) | €56 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.488 (€3.09) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in France
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