- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (€15) | €11 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.928 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.057 (€3.74) | €3.79 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.176 (€1.44) | €0.99 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.103 (€2.57) | €3.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.735 (€0.90) | €2.52 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.274 (€4.00) | €5.07 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.424 (€1.74) | €2.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.772 (€0.94) | €1.53 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.268 (€4.00) | €0.91 | + 339% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €7 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.023 (€1.25) | €1.77 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.432 (€0.53) | €1.23 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 705 (€861) | €1,434 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 419 (€512) | €1,087 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 110 (€134) | €175 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 531 (€650) | €903 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 323 (€395) | €677 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€48) | €124 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 20 (€25) | €23 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 274 (€335) | €377 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 87 (€106) | €95 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.439 (€7) | €5.23 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (€9) | €13 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 39% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 63 (€78) | €87 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (€66) | €35 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 81 (€99) | €91 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (€89) | €113 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,785 (€25,407) | €20,494 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.867 (€1.06) | €1.40 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 49 (€59) | €73 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (€3.19) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€30) | €61 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.620 (€3.20) | €3.36 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.555 (€4.35) | €2.13 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.421 (€4.18) | €2.13 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.192 (€1.46) | €1.41 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.658 (€3.25) | €1.42 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (€40) | €32 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€28) | €128 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (€66) | €53 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.681 (€4.50) | €3.23 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.446 (€7) | €3.43 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€536) | €457 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.085 (€0.10) | €0.13 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 77 (€94) | €38 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.339 (€2.86) | €6 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Germany
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