Cost of living in Jordan compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Jordan is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (€14) | €12 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.150 (€4.08) | €4.69 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.211 (€1.57) | €1.59 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.749 (€2.26) | €4.25 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.526 (€0.68) | €1.96 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.617 (€4.68) | €7 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.375 (€1.78) | €1.86 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (€0.76) | €1.21 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (€3.77) | €1.56 | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (€18) | €12 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.250 (€1.62) | €2.36 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.275 (€0.36) | €0.72 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Jordan is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 (€985) | €779 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (€453) | €633 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 140 (€182) | €151 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (€582) | €514 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (€324) | €379 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€37) | €151 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (€19) | €21 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (€69) | €367 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€133) | €109 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 70 (€91) | €61 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (€30) | €34 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (€65) | €98 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (€90) | €135 | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 25% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (€31,457) | €28,344 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (€1.23) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (€50) | €28 | + 78% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 17% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (€5.50) | €4.45 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€10) | €5.67 | + 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€26) | €50 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €2.00 | + 278% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (€4.85) | €3.37 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (€5.45) | €3.00 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.34) | €2.86 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (€2.99) | €2.37 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 9 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 12% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (€65) | €33 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€25) | €15 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€53) | €39 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (€39) | €45 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€4.84) | €4.00 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (€5.96) | €5.38 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (€353) | €843 | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (€65) | €33 | + 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.116 (€4.03) | €5.01 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 461 prices entered by 103 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 9% more expensive than in Greece
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