Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iceland
Currency:
Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 59% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (2,118 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (1,180 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.150 (607 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.211 (233 kr) | 236 kr | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.749 (337 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.526 (101 kr) | 666 kr | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.617 (697 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.375 (265 kr) | 399 kr | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (113 kr) | 468 kr | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (561 kr) | 699 kr | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (2,728 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.250 (241 kr) | 396 kr | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.275 (53 kr) | 589 kr | - 91% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 77% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 (146,597 kr) | 337,107 kr | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (67,488 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 140 (27,074 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (86,718 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (48,176 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (5,498 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (2,891 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (10,269 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (19,855 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (1,154 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (964 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 63% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 70 (13,489 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (4,531 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (9,654 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (13,345 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 46% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (4,683,428 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (183 kr) | 313 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (7,468 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 52% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (818 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (1,560 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (3,942 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (1,125 kr) | 750 kr | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (723 kr) | 665 kr | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (811 kr) | 948 kr | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (349 kr) | 863 kr | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (446 kr) | 577 kr | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 9 (1,799 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 53% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Jordan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (9,635 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (3,650 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (7,894 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (5,781 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (1,218 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (721 kr) | 697 kr | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (887 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (52,561 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (17 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (9,635 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.116 (600 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 61% cheaper than in Iceland
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