- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 0% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (€13) | €11 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.824 (€5.89) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.894 (€3.53) | €3.84 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.160 (€1.42) | €0.97 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.706 (€2.08) | €3.04 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (€0.85) | €2.55 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.229 (€3.94) | €4.95 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.278 (€1.56) | €2.37 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.751 (€0.92) | €1.55 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.312 (€4.04) | €0.97 | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €7 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.002 (€1.22) | €1.74 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.414 (€0.51) | €1.26 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 597 (€729) | €1,415 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 368 (€450) | €1,073 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 91 (€111) | €172 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 421 (€515) | €858 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 259 (€316) | €627 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€47) | €117 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 285 (€348) | €372 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 122 (€150) | €88 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.802 (€5.86) | €5.16 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.455 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 56 (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (€62) | €37 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 71 (€86) | €89 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 70 (€85) | €118 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,550 (€23,874) | €20,098 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.775 (€0.95) | €1.33 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (€48) | €72 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.570 (€3.14) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.908 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€25) | €63 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.80) | €3.38 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (€3.76) | €2.05 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.260 (€3.98) | €2.02 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (€1.49) | €1.35 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.401 (€2.93) | €1.42 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.243 (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 30 (€36) | €32 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (€20) | €21 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (€27) | €114 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 48 (€59) | €50 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.453 (€4.22) | €3.16 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €3.49 | + 115% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€535) | €458 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (€0.07) | €0.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 65 (€79) | €43 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.189 (€2.67) | €6 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in Germany
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