- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Iceland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 46% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (1,621 kr) | 2,552 kr | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.810 (811 kr) | 1,781 kr | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.941 (496 kr) | 1,204 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.123 (189 kr) | 163 kr | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.150 (362 kr) | 805 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.760 (128 kr) | 583 kr | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 4.057 (684 kr) | 1,256 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.543 (260 kr) | 474 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.756 (127 kr) | 439 kr | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.267 (551 kr) | 389 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (2,813 kr) | 3,290 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.099 (185 kr) | 291 kr | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.457 (77 kr) | 317 kr | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 60% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 677 (114,135 kr) | 257,929 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 402 (67,847 kr) | 231,098 kr | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 119 (20,023 kr) | 22,007 kr | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 463 (77,971 kr) | 217,713 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 293 (49,354 kr) | 172,742 kr | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 63 (10,649 kr) | 35,822 kr | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (3,020 kr) | 6,687 kr | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 256 (43,113 kr) | 119,687 kr | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 107 (17,956 kr) | 25,342 kr | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.904 (995 kr) | 1,926 kr | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (1,499 kr) | 3,944 kr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 67 (11,225 kr) | 17,229 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 52 (8,765 kr) | 9,558 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 84 (14,136 kr) | 22,522 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 82 (13,762 kr) | 29,715 kr | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 24% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 22,398 (3,775,680 kr) | 3,382,460 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.957 (161 kr) | 217 kr | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 42 (7,038 kr) | 11,153 kr | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.473 (585 kr) | 1,349 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (1,308 kr) | 1,601 kr | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (4,299 kr) | 4,541 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 8 (1,314 kr) | 498 kr | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.559 (600 kr) | 596 kr | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.280 (553 kr) | 864 kr | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.346 (227 kr) | 515 kr | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 3.076 (518 kr) | 363 kr | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 8 (1,326 kr) | 5,775 kr | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 37 (6,222 kr) | 6,167 kr | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (2,633 kr) | 3,112 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (4,302 kr) | 9,277 kr | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 52 (8,757 kr) | 11,185 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (1,508 kr) | 2,381 kr | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.033 (511 kr) | 646 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.527 (763 kr) | 1,089 kr | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 434 (73,173 kr) | 84,869 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.161 (27 kr) | 64 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 76 (12,837 kr) | 7,413 kr | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.446 (412 kr) | 1,429 kr | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 40% cheaper than in Iceland
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