- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 4% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (€14) | €11 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.811 (€5.99) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.784 (€3.46) | €3.79 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.143 (€1.42) | €0.98 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.823 (€2.27) | €3.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.709 (€0.88) | €2.54 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.258 (€4.05) | €4.94 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.267 (€1.58) | €2.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.768 (€0.96) | €1.54 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.302 (€4.11) | €0.92 | + 345% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €7 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.010 (€1.26) | €1.76 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.354 (€0.44) | €1.22 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 653 (€813) | €1,403 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 380 (€473) | €1,054 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 98 (€123) | €170 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 414 (€515) | €874 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (€324) | €643 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€48) | €115 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (€27) | €23 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 288 (€358) | €382 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 111 (€138) | €97 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.780 (€5.95) | €5.19 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.669 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 60 (€75) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 49 (€61) | €35 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (€91) | €87 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 70 (€87) | €110 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,289 (€25,252) | €20,284 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.814 (€1.01) | €1.36 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (€46) | €72 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (€3.25) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€25) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.87) | €3.26 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (€3.88) | €2.10 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (€4.07) | €2.01 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (€1.52) | €1.37 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (€3.03) | €1.38 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.243 (€7) | €20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (€36) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€20) | €22 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (€27) | €120 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€61) | €51 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.427 (€4.27) | €3.17 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.969 (€7) | €3.48 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€545) | €453 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (€0.08) | €0.12 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 66 (€82) | €39 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.241 (€2.79) | €6 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 13% cheaper than in Germany
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