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Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.670 (€5.91) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (€3.48) | €3.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.105 (€1.40) | €0.95 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.921 (€2.43) | €3.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.697 (€0.88) | €2.50 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.215 (€4.07) | €5.21 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.440 (€1.82) | €2.44 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.734 (€0.93) | €1.61 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.079 (€3.90) | €0.91 | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€22) | €6 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.137 (€1.44) | €1.83 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.370 (€0.47) | €1.31 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 644 (€815) | €1,466 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 385 (€488) | €1,072 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 100 (€127) | €191 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 451 (€571) | €902 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 278 (€352) | €675 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (€79) | €129 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (€23) | €23 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 238 (€302) | €369 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 105 (€132) | €108 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.784 (€7) | €5.35 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 60 (€77) | €85 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 44 (€55) | €36 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (€98) | €88 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 71 (€90) | €108 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 23,082 (€29,221) | €20,657 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.956 (€1.21) | €1.44 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (€48) | €74 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.473 (€4.40) | €5.96 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (€28) | €58 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 8 (€10) | €3.43 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.415 (€4.32) | €2.26 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.273 (€4.14) | €2.21 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.406 (€1.78) | €1.31 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.538 (€3.21) | €1.41 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (€37) | €32 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (€32) | €99 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 47 (€59) | €55 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.874 (€3.64) | €3.22 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.823 (€6) | €3.41 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 430 (€544) | €431 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.089 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 70 (€89) | €35 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.492 (€3.16) | €7 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 11% cheaper than in Germany
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