Cost of living in Jordan compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (€3.48) | €4.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (€1.46) | €1.55 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (€2.10) | €4.52 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (€0.80) | €1.80 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (€4.34) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (€1.76) | €1.60 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (€0.69) | €0.99 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (€4.70) | €1.44 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€19) | €9 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (€1.39) | €2.26 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (€0.37) | €0.99 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (€844) | €839 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (€467) | €635 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (€73) | €191 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (€633) | €522 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (€308) | €389 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€37) | €120 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€21) | €24 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (€224) | €336 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€135) | €103 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 41% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (€64) | €80 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (€71) | €35 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (€81) | €87 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (€77) | €94 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (€28,482) | €22,202 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (€1.37) | €2.05 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (€39) | €30 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (€3.53) | €4.45 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€27) | €39 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €3.87 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (€3.78) | €3.54 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (€4.78) | €4.60 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.37) | €2.50 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (€2.79) | €2.56 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Jordan | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€42) | €33 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€24) | €16 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€54) | €34 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€64) | €48 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€4.89) | €3.72 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (€7) | €4.18 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (€356) | €513 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (€0.13) | €0.46 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (€67) | €39 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (€3.41) | €4.44 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,958 prices entered by 165 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is about the same as in Greece
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