- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 4% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.812 (€5.80) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.911 (€3.51) | €4.85 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.166 (€1.40) | €1.21 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.725 (€2.08) | €4.07 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.712 (€0.86) | €1.45 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.258 (€3.92) | €4.99 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.284 (€1.55) | €1.55 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.762 (€0.92) | €0.84 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.302 (€3.98) | €1.21 | + 230% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€20) | €9 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.009 (€1.22) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.414 (€0.50) | €0.75 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 3% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 598 (€721) | €691 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 371 (€447) | €466 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 90 (€108) | €135 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 414 (€499) | €436 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (€313) | €298 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€47) | €98 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (€26) | €20 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 288 (€346) | €323 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 111 (€134) | €93 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.780 (€5.76) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.669 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 32% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 60 (€72) | €81 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 49 (€59) | €34 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (€88) | €91 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 70 (€84) | €102 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,270 (€24,413) | €20,324 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.806 (€0.97) | €1.52 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (€46) | €31 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (€3.14) | €3.27 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€24) | €40 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.74) | €4.13 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (€3.75) | €3.84 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (€3.94) | €3.78 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (€1.47) | €1.66 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (€2.94) | €2.15 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.243 (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (€34) | €29 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€20) | €15 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (€26) | €39 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€59) | €50 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.427 (€4.13) | €3.78 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.969 (€7) | €4.29 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€528) | €541 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (€0.07) | €0.50 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 66 (€79) | €41 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.217 (€2.67) | €4.35 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.204
EUR
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,903 prices entered by 547 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is about the same as in Greece
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