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Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 49% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (1,678 kr) | 2,682 kr | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.964 (862 kr) | 1,972 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.292 (398 kr) | 1,138 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.092 (190 kr) | 157 kr | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.826 (317 kr) | 755 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.578 (100 kr) | 592 kr | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.457 (600 kr) | 897 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.153 (200 kr) | 415 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.662 (115 kr) | 426 kr | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.217 (558 kr) | 398 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (2,666 kr) | 3,115 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.112 (193 kr) | 335 kr | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (56 kr) | 320 kr | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 63% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 514 (89,260 kr) | 291,634 kr | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 352 (61,051 kr) | 232,178 kr | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 106 (18,484 kr) | 23,301 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 352 (61,092 kr) | 173,145 kr | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 228 (39,523 kr) | 176,252 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 83 (14,492 kr) | 25,549 kr | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (2,733 kr) | 6,689 kr | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 259 (45,026 kr) | 86,633 kr | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 138 (23,985 kr) | 25,900 kr | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.580 (968 kr) | 1,925 kr | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (1,153 kr) | 3,410 kr | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 59 (10,301 kr) | 17,501 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 44 (7,708 kr) | 7,301 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (14,380 kr) | 17,572 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 65 (11,288 kr) | 29,325 kr | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 41% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 16,606 (2,882,313 kr) | 3,672,550 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.872 (151 kr) | 191 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (5,900 kr) | 12,731 kr | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 (720 kr) | 1,355 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (1,148 kr) | 1,601 kr | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (3,941 kr) | 4,855 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 7 (1,281 kr) | 498 kr | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 (506 kr) | 408 kr | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 (551 kr) | 866 kr | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 (225 kr) | 392 kr | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.335 (405 kr) | 403 kr | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (1,067 kr) | 6,887 kr | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (5,099 kr) | 6,422 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (2,593 kr) | 3,045 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 37 (6,501 kr) | 10,062 kr | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (6,243 kr) | 12,253 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (1,134 kr) | 2,505 kr | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.576 (447 kr) | 713 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.470 (949 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 426 (73,985 kr) | 88,913 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 (8 kr) | 64 kr | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (11,687 kr) | 7,926 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.311 (401 kr) | 1,429 kr | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 48% cheaper than in Iceland
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