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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (€13) | €16 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.945 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.480 (€3.14) | €4.23 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (€1.42) | €1.23 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.038 (€2.58) | €3.98 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.587 (€0.74) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.268 (€4.14) | €4.75 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.196 (€1.51) | €1.49 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (€0.77) | €1.10 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.151 (€3.99) | €1.22 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€19) | €9 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.148 (€1.45) | €1.90 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.333 (€0.42) | €0.73 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 563 (€712) | €719 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 370 (€468) | €492 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 95 (€121) | €134 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 398 (€504) | €456 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 247 (€313) | €320 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 76 (€96) | €82 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€21) | €19 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 237 (€300) | €348 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 106 (€134) | €94 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (€8) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (€12) | €6 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 54% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 58 (€74) | €69 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 42 (€53) | €24 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (€97) | €86 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (€78) | €102 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,234 (€23,070) | €19,662 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.905 (€1.15) | €1.55 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (€49) | €30 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.398 (€4.30) | €3.41 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (€29) | €36 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 8 (€10) | €4.08 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.955 (€3.74) | €3.75 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.222 (€4.08) | €3.70 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.278 (€1.62) | €1.76 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.670 (€3.38) | €2.26 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 12% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 30 (€38) | €26 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (€19) | €15 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (€36) | €39 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (€50) | €44 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (€9) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.753 (€3.48) | €3.56 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.580 (€7) | €4.45 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 426 (€539) | €475 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.062 (€0.08) | €0.33 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 72 (€91) | €34 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.344 (€2.97) | €4.47 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in Greece
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