Cost of living in Jordan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (₨1,249) | ₨435 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.673 (₨684) | ₨366 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.725 (₨449) | ₨181 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.432 (₨173) | ₨62 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.028 (₨244) | ₨103 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.536 (₨65) | ₨45 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.456 (₨657) | ₨245 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.554 (₨187) | ₨186 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.704 (₨85) | ₨40 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (₨521) | ₨163 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (₨3,936) | ₨913 | + 331% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.168 (₨141) | ₨90 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (₨52) | ₨42 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 688 (₨82,949) | ₨46,217 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 365 (₨43,935) | ₨27,563 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 144 (₨17,325) | ₨5,251 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 444 (₨53,458) | ₨29,447 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 232 (₨27,992) | ₨18,503 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (₨8,012) | ₨4,866 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (₨1,586) | ₨706 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 198 (₨23,819) | ₨26,371 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 115 (₨13,891) | ₨11,993 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (₨867) | ₨501 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (₨1,349) | ₨592 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 209% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 209% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (₨6,108) | ₨2,322 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 65 (₨7,842) | ₨2,519 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (₨11,446) | ₨3,978 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 119 (₨14,369) | ₨2,853 | + 404% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 15,774 (₨1,900,736) | ₨1,528,690 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.078 (₨130) | ₨105 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 26 (₨3,180) | ₨1,770 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 6 (₨771) | ₨100 | + 674% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 13 (₨1,607) | ₨233 | + 589% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (₨2,750) | ₨1,187 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.830 (₨341) | ₨329 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.109 (₨375) | ₨243 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.119 (₨376) | ₨283 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (₨298) | ₨189 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.765 (₨333) | ₨89 | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.880 (₨709) | ₨307 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (₨2,666) | ₨1,365 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (₨2,015) | ₨563 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 25 (₨3,023) | ₨1,770 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 53 (₨6,346) | ₨2,328 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.591 (₨553) | ₨865 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.647 (₨439) | ₨261 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (₨754) | ₨197 | + 282% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 388 (₨46,797) | ₨43,773 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (₨24) | ₨8 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (₨6,394) | ₨1,580 | + 305% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.823 (₨340) | ₨249 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,900 prices entered by 481 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Jordan is 99% more expensive than in India
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