Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.292 (€4.98) | €12 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.247 (€4.93) | €8 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.006 (€2.33) | €3.64 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.942 (€1.09) | €0.97 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.414 (€1.64) | €2.94 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (€0.68) | €2.62 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.748 (€3.19) | €5.62 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (€1.49) | €2.50 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (€0.70) | €1.49 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.002 (€5.80) | €0.98 | + 490% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 (€19) | €7 | + 176% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.098 (€1.27) | €1.78 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.365 (€0.42) | €1.21 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 592 (€687) | €1,429 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 325 (€377) | €1,197 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (€83) | €165 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 372 (€431) | €974 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 225 (€261) | €682 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€45) | €113 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€18) | €26 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 195 (€226) | €363 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 88 (€102) | €94 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.719 (€5.47) | €5.74 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.797 (€5.56) | €16 | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 40 (€46) | €78 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (€59) | €37 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 57 (€67) | €87 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 44 (€51) | €113 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (€21,948) | €23,534 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.861 (€1.00) | €1.30 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (€43) | €72 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.829 (€4.44) | €7 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (€5.53) | €10 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (€22) | €57 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (€5.64) | €3.16 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (€3.30) | €2.13 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.554 (€4.12) | €2.32 | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.147 (€1.33) | €1.30 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.454 (€2.85) | €1.58 | + 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.499 (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (€22) | €35 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€27) | €116 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (€45) | €56 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.959 (€4.59) | €9 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.087 (€3.58) | €3.55 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (€10) | €3.47 | + 200% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (€494) | €495 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (€0.04) | €0.11 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 40 (€46) | €41 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.792 (€3.24) | €7 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,025 prices entered by 468 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in Germany
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