- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 5% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (€14) | €15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.881 (€5.63) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.917 (€3.37) | €4.90 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.183 (€1.36) | €1.22 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.916 (€2.21) | €4.11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (€0.81) | €1.47 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.728 (€4.30) | €5.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.277 (€1.47) | €1.52 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.735 (€0.85) | €0.88 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.345 (€3.86) | €1.24 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€19) | €9 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.002 (€1.16) | €1.84 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (€0.44) | €0.74 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 1% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 595 (€686) | €687 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (€426) | €480 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 93 (€108) | €131 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 412 (€475) | €442 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (€279) | €296 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 41 (€47) | €93 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (€25) | €19 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 307 (€354) | €338 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 117 (€135) | €97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.802 (€5.54) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.455 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 56 (€65) | €82 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (€58) | €35 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 68 (€79) | €92 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 68 (€78) | €100 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 9% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,451 (€22,435) | €20,024 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.738 (€0.85) | €1.51 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (€44) | €31 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.481 (€2.86) | €3.09 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.102 (€5.88) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (€25) | €39 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.59) | €4.35 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (€3.60) | €3.90 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.341 (€3.85) | €3.67 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.226 (€1.41) | €1.68 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.401 (€2.77) | €2.16 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (€7) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€18) | €15 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 52 (€60) | €52 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.144 (€4.78) | €3.80 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (€7) | €4.25 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€505) | €560 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.386 (€0.45) | €0.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 65 (€75) | €42 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.255 (€2.60) | €4.33 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.153
EUR
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in Greece
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