- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Iceland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 54% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (1,726 kr) | 2,949 kr | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.881 (690 kr) | 1,772 kr | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.917 (412 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.183 (167 kr) | 203 kr | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.916 (271 kr) | 779 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (99 kr) | 489 kr | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.728 (527 kr) | 1,217 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.277 (180 kr) | 375 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.735 (104 kr) | 262 kr | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.345 (473 kr) | 385 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (2,382 kr) | 3,012 kr | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.002 (142 kr) | 275 kr | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (54 kr) | 395 kr | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 67% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 595 (84,123 kr) | 269,468 kr | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (52,185 kr) | 231,508 kr | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 93 (13,212 kr) | 13,299 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 412 (58,231 kr) | 184,447 kr | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (34,206 kr) | 138,981 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 41 (5,784 kr) | 10,445 kr | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (3,071 kr) | 5,702 kr | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 307 (43,435 kr) | 89,792 kr | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 117 (16,544 kr) | 18,717 kr | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.802 (679 kr) | 1,998 kr | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.455 (771 kr) | 4,697 kr | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 56 (7,974 kr) | 15,292 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (7,149 kr) | 8,194 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 68 (9,649 kr) | 18,333 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 68 (9,596 kr) | 24,558 kr | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 44% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,451 (2,749,452 kr) | 3,473,990 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.738 (104 kr) | 200 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (5,413 kr) | 11,669 kr | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 47% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.481 (351 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.102 (721 kr) | 1,951 kr | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (3,077 kr) | 4,357 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (439 kr) | 989 kr | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (441 kr) | 641 kr | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.341 (472 kr) | 731 kr | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.226 (173 kr) | 448 kr | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.401 (339 kr) | 454 kr | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (909 kr) | 5,333 kr | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (4,410 kr) | 6,898 kr | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (2,249 kr) | 3,125 kr | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (3,019 kr) | 13,525 kr | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 52 (7,317 kr) | 14,322 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (996 kr) | 2,404 kr | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.144 (586 kr) | 595 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (868 kr) | 1,064 kr | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (61,930 kr) | 78,246 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.386 (55 kr) | 99 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 65 (9,154 kr) | 8,545 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.255 (319 kr) | 1,480 kr | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
141.354
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Cost of living in Jordan is 51% cheaper than in Iceland
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