- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (€14) | €15 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.949 (€5.93) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.737 (€3.28) | €4.75 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.164 (€1.39) | €1.20 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.823 (€2.18) | €3.95 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.709 (€0.85) | €1.48 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.210 (€3.85) | €5.33 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.364 (€1.63) | €1.61 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.768 (€0.92) | €0.86 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.268 (€3.92) | €1.20 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€20) | €9 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.019 (€1.22) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.354 (€0.42) | €0.74 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 688 (€824) | €677 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 410 (€491) | €479 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 93 (€111) | €135 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 514 (€616) | €433 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 308 (€369) | €294 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€46) | €98 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (€26) | €19 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 279 (€334) | €324 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 109 (€130) | €92 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.994 (€5.98) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 43% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 66 (€79) | €82 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 49 (€59) | €30 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 (€94) | €93 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 81 (€96) | €103 | - 7% | |
| 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 22,199 (€26,599) | €20,276 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.855 (€1.02) | €1.53 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 40 (€48) | €31 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (€3.12) | €3.76 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€29) | €39 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.73) | €4.22 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.298 (€3.95) | €3.80 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (€3.92) | €3.68 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (€1.46) | €1.90 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (€2.92) | €2.08 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 4% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (€37) | €28 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €15 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€27) | €38 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 53 (€64) | €50 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.766 (€4.51) | €3.71 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.520 (€7) | €4.32 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€525) | €524 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (€0.07) | €0.54 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 78 (€94) | €40 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.291 (€2.75) | €4.34 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.198
EUR
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 9% more expensive than in Greece
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