Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.000 (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.260 (€2.98) | €5.29 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.209 (€1.60) | €1.15 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 4.922 (€6) | €4.39 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (€0.92) | €3.09 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.305 (€4.36) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.457 (€1.92) | €2.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.705 (€0.93) | €1.81 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.090 (€4.08) | €2.01 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€20) | €8 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.348 (€1.78) | €2.35 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.330 (€0.44) | €1.20 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 589 (€778) | €1,483 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (€479) | €1,157 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (€110) | €147 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 309 (€408) | €837 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 184 (€242) | €609 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 101 (€133) | €75 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (€39) | €25 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (€416) | €361 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (€128) | €93 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.580 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (€65) | €95 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 (€62) | €37 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 70 (€93) | €104 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 (€84) | €129 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (€27,643) | €25,485 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.928 (€1.23) | €1.85 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (€45) | €54 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (€5.42) | €4.90 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (€6) | €5.30 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€26) | €25 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (€6) | €4.18 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (€3.76) | €3.41 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (€4.28) | €2.90 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (€1.63) | €1.52 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (€3.40) | €1.76 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (€7) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (€33) | €42 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (€22) | €21 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (€44) | €73 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (€48) | €60 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (€3.96) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.668 (€3.52) | €3.79 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (€7) | €5.55 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (€462) | €473 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (€0.05) | €0.27 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (€70) | €36 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.758 (€3.64) | €10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 17% cheaper than in France
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