- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.936 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.044 (€3.74) | €5.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.172 (€1.44) | €1.15 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.112 (€2.59) | €4.30 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.738 (€0.91) | €2.87 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.194 (€3.93) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.394 (€1.71) | €2.62 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.763 (€0.94) | €1.73 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.268 (€4.02) | €2.21 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €8 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.008 (€1.24) | €2.15 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.320 (€0.39) | €1.13 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 675 (€830) | €2,227 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 395 (€486) | €1,554 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 106 (€130) | €165 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 474 (€582) | €1,014 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 292 (€358) | €785 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 37 (€46) | €107 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 20 (€25) | €23 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 274 (€337) | €368 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 87 (€107) | €107 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.439 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 (€7) | €14 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 63 (€77) | €89 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 49 (€61) | €39 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (€95) | €104 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (€90) | €139 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,785 (€25,540) | €22,973 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.857 (€1.05) | €1.47 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 49 (€60) | €68 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (€3.20) | €5.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€30) | €25 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.620 (€3.22) | €4.24 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.298 (€4.05) | €4.05 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.299 (€4.05) | €3.86 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.030 (€1.27) | €1.71 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.658 (€3.27) | €2.17 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 2% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (€38) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €21 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€28) | €89 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 52 (€63) | €66 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€10) | €11 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.601 (€4.42) | €4.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.446 (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€538) | €462 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.082 (€0.10) | €0.17 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 77 (€94) | €57 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.339 (€2.87) | €8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in France
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