Cost of living in Jordan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (₨949) | ₨374 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.922 (₨524) | ₨278 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.381 (₨254) | ₨138 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.065 (₨113) | ₨51 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.692 (₨180) | ₨71 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.522 (₨56) | ₨36 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.573 (₨381) | ₨212 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.145 (₨122) | ₨134 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.682 (₨73) | ₨28 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.008 (₨320) | ₨127 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (₨1,610) | ₨799 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.155 (₨123) | ₨84 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.365 (₨39) | ₨35 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 562 (₨59,810) | ₨32,341 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 373 (₨39,707) | ₨19,833 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (₨7,613) | ₨4,330 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 364 (₨38,811) | ₨22,135 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 219 (₨23,277) | ₨13,235 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 49 (₨5,216) | ₨3,267 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (₨1,553) | ₨734 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 213 (₨22,683) | ₨29,901 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 (₨6,418) | ₨10,367 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.036 (₨536) | ₨378 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.333 (₨568) | ₨361 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 63 (₨6,761) | ₨2,385 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 50 (₨5,329) | ₨2,611 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 (₨8,326) | ₨3,751 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (₨6,528) | ₨2,705 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 22,926 (₨2,441,914) | ₨934,217 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.951 (₨101) | ₨75 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 32 (₨3,418) | ₨1,170 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 (₨442) | ₨98 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨704) | ₨200 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (₨2,394) | ₨917 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 7 (₨786) | ₨245 | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 (₨310) | ₨176 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 (₨338) | ₨234 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 (₨138) | ₨147 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.263 (₨241) | ₨69 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (₨679) | ₨233 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 27 (₨2,880) | ₨1,246 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (₨1,574) | ₨475 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (₨3,856) | ₨1,736 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (₨4,110) | ₨1,930 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (₨696) | ₨678 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.230 (₨344) | ₨219 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.912 (₨630) | ₨200 | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (₨45,403) | ₨33,946 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 (₨5.05) | ₨2.10 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 64 (₨6,815) | ₨1,782 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.205 (₨235) | ₨259 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
106.515
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,015 prices entered by 2,386 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 104% more expensive than in India
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