Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.784 (€6) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 4.546 (€6) | €4.26 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.209 (€1.63) | €1.04 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.779 (€3.75) | €3.18 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.779 (€1.05) | €2.32 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.793 (€5.12) | €4.92 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.378 (€1.86) | €2.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.702 (€0.95) | €1.69 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.090 (€4.17) | €0.93 | + 348% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€21) | €6 | + 225% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.348 (€1.82) | €1.82 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.50 | - | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 674 (€910) | €1,711 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (€490) | €1,303 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (€112) | €192 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 309 (€417) | €1,090 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 235 (€318) | €839 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 101 (€136) | €144 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 25 (€33) | €29 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (€425) | €414 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (€131) | €139 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.762 (€8) | €6 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 15 (€21) | €16 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 80 (€108) | €83 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 (€64) | €41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 45 (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 (€86) | €117 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (€28,265) | €24,084 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.042 (€1.41) | €1.86 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (€46) | €79 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.000 (€4.05) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (€6) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 35 (€47) | €47 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (€7) | €3.17 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (€3.84) | €2.67 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (€4.38) | €2.97 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (€2.70) | €1.68 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.000 (€2.70) | €1.88 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.000 (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (€37) | €33 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (€23) | €24 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (€45) | €83 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 34 (€46) | €50 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (€4.05) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.022 (€5.43) | €3.11 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (€7) | €3.95 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (€472) | €549 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.167 (€0.23) | €0.10 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 60 (€81) | €36 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.651 (€3.58) | €7 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,820 prices entered by 333 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Germany
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