Cost of living in Jordan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (₨782) | ₨337 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.000 (₨547) | ₨298 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.260 (₨247) | ₨163 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.209 (₨132) | ₨54 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 4.922 (₨539) | ₨84 | + 545% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (₨77) | ₨40 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.305 (₨362) | ₨210 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.457 (₨160) | ₨152 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.705 (₨77) | ₨29 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.577 (₨392) | ₨148 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (₨1,675) | ₨766 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.348 (₨148) | ₨87 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.330 (₨36) | ₨35 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 589 (₨64,526) | ₨30,628 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (₨39,752) | ₨20,039 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (₨9,084) | ₨4,413 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 309 (₨33,799) | ₨22,933 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 184 (₨20,094) | ₨14,192 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 101 (₨11,031) | ₨3,664 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (₨3,259) | ₨511 | + 538% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (₨34,472) | ₨29,285 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (₨10,601) | ₨12,378 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.580 (₨611) | ₨416 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (₨547) | ₨319 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (₨5,430) | ₨2,328 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 (₨5,151) | ₨2,564 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 70 (₨7,688) | ₨3,571 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 (₨7,006) | ₨3,002 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (₨2,292,635) | ₨986,196 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.928 (₨102) | ₨108 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (₨3,738) | ₨1,424 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (₨449) | ₨140 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (₨522) | ₨303 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (₨2,186) | ₨1,443 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (₨532) | ₨402 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (₨312) | ₨190 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (₨355) | ₨248 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (₨135) | ₨152 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (₨282) | ₨72 | + 293% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (₨546) | ₨374 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (₨2,737) | ₨1,405 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (₨1,825) | ₨592 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (₨3,619) | ₨1,517 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (₨3,945) | ₨2,140 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (₨328) | ₨607 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.668 (₨292) | ₨229 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (₨560) | ₨173 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (₨38,324) | ₨46,652 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨4.37) | ₨1.29 | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (₨5,772) | ₨1,540 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.758 (₨302) | ₨247 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 103% more expensive than in India
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