Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 50% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.515 (1,014 kr) | 2,674 kr | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.895 (900 kr) | 1,787 kr | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.920 (353 kr) | 961 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.043 (192 kr) | 190 kr | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.679 (309 kr) | 100 kr | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.551 (101 kr) | 572 kr | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.568 (472 kr) | 852 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.470 (270 kr) | 317 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.655 (120 kr) | 331 kr | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.650 (671 kr) | 459 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (2,829 kr) | 2,821 kr | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.088 (200 kr) | 336 kr | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.330 (61 kr) | 504 kr | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 68% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 539 (99,140 kr) | 301,800 kr | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 338 (62,147 kr) | 267,065 kr | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (13,144 kr) | 33,887 kr | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 311 (57,129 kr) | 205,251 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 191 (35,095 kr) | 170,620 kr | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (4,817 kr) | 21,721 kr | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 27 (4,912 kr) | 9,153 kr | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 (38,438 kr) | 121,874 kr | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (17,802 kr) | 42,834 kr | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 (997 kr) | 2,253 kr | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (919 kr) | 4,355 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (9,119 kr) | 16,512 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 (8,650 kr) | 7,331 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 70 (12,911 kr) | 18,754 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 (11,765 kr) | 25,104 kr | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 23,065 (4,241,143 kr) | 3,899,760 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.801 (147 kr) | 231 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (6,778 kr) | 13,260 kr | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 50% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (755 kr) | 1,200 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (876 kr) | 2,068 kr | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (3,671 kr) | 7,697 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (894 kr) | 620 kr | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (523 kr) | 1,188 kr | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (596 kr) | 677 kr | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (227 kr) | 520 kr | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (474 kr) | 650 kr | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (918 kr) | 5,217 kr | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 49% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (3,424 kr) | 11,778 kr | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (2,978 kr) | 3,223 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (6,077 kr) | 20,600 kr | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (5,712 kr) | 14,645 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 (697 kr) | 2,690 kr | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.695 (496 kr) | 599 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.297 (974 kr) | 1,191 kr | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (64,357 kr) | 120,000 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (8,454 kr) | 7,357 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.198 (588 kr) | 2,057 kr | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2021.
Exchange rate:
183.878
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Cost of living in Jordan is 51% cheaper than in Iceland
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