- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Iceland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 50% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (1,700 kr) | 2,438 kr | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.859 (751 kr) | 1,691 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.737 (423 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.136 (176 kr) | 178 kr | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.823 (282 kr) | 794 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.709 (110 kr) | 651 kr | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.210 (496 kr) | 1,226 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.267 (196 kr) | 465 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.768 (119 kr) | 350 kr | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.268 (505 kr) | 391 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (2,643 kr) | 3,062 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.019 (157 kr) | 291 kr | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.354 (55 kr) | 343 kr | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 63% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 679 (104,935 kr) | 267,003 kr | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 397 (61,345 kr) | 241,367 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 92 (14,273 kr) | 12,235 kr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 444 (68,660 kr) | 210,487 kr | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 283 (43,691 kr) | 162,053 kr | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (5,966 kr) | 22,017 kr | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (3,327 kr) | 6,670 kr | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 279 (43,053 kr) | 85,746 kr | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 109 (16,820 kr) | 20,510 kr | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.994 (772 kr) | 1,804 kr | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 (934 kr) | 3,491 kr | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 (9,465 kr) | 15,967 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (7,349 kr) | 9,525 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (11,841 kr) | 20,011 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (11,296 kr) | 28,733 kr | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,289 (3,134,385 kr) | 3,435,000 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.822 (127 kr) | 212 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 40 (6,212 kr) | 11,351 kr | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 52% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (403 kr) | 1,711 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (846 kr) | 1,601 kr | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (3,088 kr) | 4,541 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (480 kr) | 498 kr | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.298 (509 kr) | 622 kr | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (505 kr) | 1,096 kr | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (188 kr) | 617 kr | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (377 kr) | 350 kr | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.254 (812 kr) | 5,582 kr | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (3,892 kr) | 6,641 kr | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (2,490 kr) | 3,122 kr | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (3,486 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 48 (7,380 kr) | 9,164 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (1,218 kr) | 2,516 kr | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.745 (579 kr) | 655 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.520 (853 kr) | 1,098 kr | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (67,685 kr) | 87,572 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (9 kr) | 64 kr | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (10,427 kr) | 8,547 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.291 (354 kr) | 1,477 kr | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 48% cheaper than in Iceland
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