Cost of living in Jordan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (₨928) | ₨376 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (₨625) | ₨331 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (₨320) | ₨167 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (₨134) | ₨58 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (₨187) | ₨91 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (₨66) | ₨38 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (₨386) | ₨248 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (₨159) | ₨153 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (₨72) | ₨31 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (₨418) | ₨171 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (₨1,721) | ₨788 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (₨124) | ₨91 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (₨32) | ₨37 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (₨75,160) | ₨37,186 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (₨41,601) | ₨23,125 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (₨6,467) | ₨5,799 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (₨56,378) | ₨25,043 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (₨27,407) | ₨16,133 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (₨3,317) | ₨6,512 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨1,860) | ₨622 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (₨19,970) | ₨30,817 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (₨11,981) | ₨11,976 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (₨696) | ₨538 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (₨588) | ₨425 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (₨5,736) | ₨2,477 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (₨6,276) | ₨2,797 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (₨7,227) | ₨4,303 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (₨6,853) | ₨3,087 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (₨2,518,638) | ₨1,248,440 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (₨122) | ₨104 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (₨3,502) | ₨1,115 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (₨314) | ₨144 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (₨941) | ₨241 | + 290% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (₨2,426) | ₨891 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (₨679) | ₨413 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (₨336) | ₨226 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (₨425) | ₨274 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (₨211) | ₨170 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (₨248) | ₨96 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (₨753) | ₨309 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (₨3,707) | ₨1,438 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (₨2,172) | ₨603 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (₨4,763) | ₨1,419 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (₨5,668) | ₨1,942 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (₨735) | ₨733 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (₨435) | ₨229 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (₨650) | ₨183 | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (₨31,716) | ₨50,214 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (₨12) | ₨1.43 | + 709% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (₨6,003) | ₨1,560 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (₨303) | ₨267 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 101% more expensive than in India
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