Cost of living in Jordan compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.700 (€5.57) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.531 (€5.37) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.860 (€2.21) | €3.65 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.955 (€1.13) | €1.25 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.631 (€1.93) | €3.69 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (€0.69) | €1.30 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.566 (€3.04) | €4.63 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (€1.52) | €1.31 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (€0.72) | €0.87 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.873 (€7) | €1.14 | + 512% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (€21) | €9 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.077 (€1.28) | €1.94 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.448 (€0.53) | €0.77 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 633 (€750) | €763 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 285 (€338) | €505 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (€85) | €114 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 390 (€463) | €462 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (€266) | €331 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (€31) | €78 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (€21) | €19 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 (€248) | €272 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (€115) | €95 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (€5.93) | €6 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 32% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 32 (€38) | €70 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (€57) | €25 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 63 (€75) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 53 (€63) | €84 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (€22,428) | €21,187 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.841 (€1.00) | €1.45 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (€44) | €32 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (€4.87) | €5.45 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (€5.65) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€24) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (€5.76) | €4.92 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (€3.37) | €3.79 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (€3.84) | €3.72 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (€1.46) | €1.98 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (€3.06) | €2.12 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (€5.91) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (€22) | €31 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€20) | €15 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (€39) | €39 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (€43) | €47 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 (€4.49) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (€2.93) | €3.95 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 12 (€14) | €4.24 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (€415) | €474 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (€0.04) | €0.89 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (€48) | €39 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.031 (€3.59) | €4.56 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Greece
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