Cost of living in Jordan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.556 (₨472) | ₨342 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.438 (₨460) | ₨293 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.860 (₨193) | ₨140 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.962 (₨100) | ₨52 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.679 (₨174) | ₨75 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (₨60) | ₨37 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.629 (₨272) | ₨233 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (₨133) | ₨149 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (₨63) | ₨32 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.873 (₨608) | ₨137 | + 343% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (₨1,832) | ₨717 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.048 (₨108) | ₨86 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.448 (₨46) | ₨35 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 599 (₨62,048) | ₨33,225 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 285 (₨29,501) | ₨19,978 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (₨7,402) | ₨4,391 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 390 (₨40,409) | ₨18,098 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (₨23,217) | ₨11,868 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (₨2,712) | ₨3,639 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (₨1,824) | ₨712 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 (₨21,644) | ₨29,862 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (₨10,024) | ₨10,869 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 (₨561) | ₨398 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (₨518) | ₨220 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 29 (₨3,034) | ₨2,376 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 45 (₨4,644) | ₨2,495 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 67 (₨6,971) | ₨3,665 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 53 (₨5,456) | ₨2,737 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 16,332 (₨1,690,992) | ₨943,208 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.841 (₨87) | ₨83 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 44 (₨4,600) | ₨1,167 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (₨425) | ₨99 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (₨493) | ₨216 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (₨2,067) | ₨630 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (₨503) | ₨319 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (₨295) | ₨170 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (₨336) | ₨260 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (₨128) | ₨139 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (₨267) | ₨72 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (₨517) | ₨216 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (₨1,928) | ₨1,196 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (₨1,724) | ₨478 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (₨3,422) | ₨1,591 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 38 (₨3,985) | ₨1,484 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 (₨392) | ₨517 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.097 (₨217) | ₨180 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 12 (₨1,239) | ₨187 | + 562% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (₨36,239) | ₨38,405 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (₨3.76) | ₨5.46 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (₨4,779) | ₨1,479 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.187 (₨330) | ₨273 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
103.540
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,911 prices entered by 1,838 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 97% more expensive than in India
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