- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Iceland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (2,001 kr) | 2,564 kr | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.902 (844 kr) | 1,737 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.048 (525 kr) | 1,138 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.195 (206 kr) | 161 kr | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.154 (371 kr) | 797 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.731 (126 kr) | 625 kr | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.809 (656 kr) | 1,147 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.459 (251 kr) | 479 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.765 (132 kr) | 371 kr | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.098 (534 kr) | 393 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (2,910 kr) | 2,917 kr | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.000 (172 kr) | 291 kr | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.432 (74 kr) | 331 kr | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 55% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 746 (128,453 kr) | 261,752 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 419 (72,192 kr) | 241,367 kr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 107 (18,460 kr) | 12,235 kr | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 (88,171 kr) | 210,487 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 307 (52,885 kr) | 162,053 kr | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 45 (7,818 kr) | 22,017 kr | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 20 (3,415 kr) | 6,670 kr | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 254 (43,802 kr) | 85,746 kr | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (14,346 kr) | 20,510 kr | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.346 (921 kr) | 1,804 kr | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (1,281 kr) | 3,491 kr | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 65 (11,120 kr) | 15,967 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 60 (10,261 kr) | 9,525 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 79 (13,636 kr) | 19,996 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 80 (13,864 kr) | 28,733 kr | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (3,745,840 kr) | 3,426,470 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.867 (149 kr) | 215 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 46 (7,986 kr) | 11,490 kr | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.031 (522 kr) | 1,711 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (1,070 kr) | 1,601 kr | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (4,202 kr) | 4,541 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (512 kr) | 498 kr | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.568 (615 kr) | 622 kr | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.578 (616 kr) | 967 kr | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (201 kr) | 571 kr | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (503 kr) | 350 kr | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (1,207 kr) | 5,582 kr | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (5,497 kr) | 6,469 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (2,696 kr) | 3,094 kr | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (3,948 kr) | 11,063 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (9,227 kr) | 9,252 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (1,404 kr) | 2,428 kr | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.682 (634 kr) | 655 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (927 kr) | 1,090 kr | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (75,469 kr) | 84,869 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.088 (15 kr) | 64 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 77 (13,336 kr) | 8,232 kr | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.397 (413 kr) | 1,454 kr | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
172.256
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Cost of living in Jordan is 37% cheaper than in Iceland
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