Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 4% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (€12) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.029 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.302 (€2.99) | €3.88 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.029 (€1.34) | €0.96 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.692 (€2.20) | €2.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (€0.69) | €2.39 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.573 (€4.64) | €5.01 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.161 (€1.51) | €2.38 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.694 (€0.90) | €1.63 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.008 (€3.91) | €0.96 | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€20) | €6 | + 206% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.088 (€1.41) | €1.78 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.378 (€0.49) | €1.34 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 540 (€702) | €1,496 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 359 (€466) | €1,088 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 76 (€98) | €200 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 349 (€453) | €934 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (€266) | €716 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 49 (€63) | €130 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 (€297) | €402 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 (€78) | €86 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.752 (€6) | €5.94 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.798 (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 (€80) | €83 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (€63) | €38 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 (€101) | €90 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 63 (€82) | €114 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,759 (€24,379) | €21,472 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.916 (€1.19) | €1.43 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (€44) | €77 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 4% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 (€5.39) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (€30) | €56 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 7 (€10) | €3.71 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 (€3.79) | €2.01 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 (€4.12) | €2.38 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 (€1.68) | €1.36 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.335 (€3.03) | €1.64 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (€38) | €33 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (€19) | €20 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 37 (€49) | €94 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (€47) | €62 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.576 (€3.35) | €3.26 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.470 (€7) | €3.73 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (€554) | €464 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (€88) | €42 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.326 (€3.02) | €7 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,805 prices entered by 755 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in Germany
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