- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 8% 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 4.892 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.005 (€3.74) | €3.77 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.156 (€1.44) | €0.99 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.997 (€2.48) | €3.15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.708 (€0.88) | €2.46 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.977 (€4.95) | €5.14 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.536 (€1.91) | €2.39 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.782 (€0.97) | €1.58 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.237 (€4.02) | €0.92 | + 338% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€22) | €7 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.022 (€1.27) | €1.77 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.425 (€0.53) | €1.26 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 734 (€912) | €1,440 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 418 (€520) | €1,090 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 110 (€137) | €186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 (€637) | €911 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (€373) | €679 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 50 (€62) | €126 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 244 (€304) | €377 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (€103) | €92 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.437 (€7) | €5.46 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.476 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 51% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (€79) | €86 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 61 (€75) | €35 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 81 (€101) | €90 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (€90) | €111 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (€27,036) | €20,693 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.935 (€1.16) | €1.41 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 42 (€53) | €73 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 6% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.963 (€3.68) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.961 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (€32) | €63 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (€3.70) | €3.25 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.509 (€4.36) | €2.19 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.361 (€4.18) | €2.11 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (€1.45) | €1.36 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (€3.63) | €1.44 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (€37) | €31 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €22 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€28) | €125 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 51 (€64) | €53 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (€11) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.408 (€4.24) | €3.24 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (€7) | €3.44 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€545) | €453 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 (€0.12) | €0.12 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 73 (€90) | €37 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.467 (€3.07) | €6 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Germany
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