Cost of living in Jordan compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 82% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 82% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Jordan | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (﷼ 651,598) | ﷼ 2,996,860 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (﷼ 363,004) | ﷼ 3,023,770 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.150 (﷼ 186,788) | ﷼ 1,146,410 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.211 (﷼ 71,831) | ﷼ 307,904 | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.749 (﷼ 103,727) | ﷼ 740,166 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.526 (﷼ 31,187) | ﷼ 310,157 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.617 (﷼ 214,483) | ﷼ 1,069,110 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.375 (﷼ 81,541) | ﷼ 455,865 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (﷼ 34,820) | ﷼ 213,477 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (﷼ 172,491) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (﷼ 839,543) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.250 (﷼ 74,120) | ﷼ 385,462 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.275 (﷼ 16,325) | ﷼ 122,672 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 88% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 88% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Jordan | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 (﷼ 45,108,075) | ﷼ 302,151,000 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (﷼ 20,766,115) | ﷼ 178,363,000 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 140 (﷼ 8,330,852) | ﷼ 96,111,700 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (﷼ 26,683,204) | ﷼ 197,056,000 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (﷼ 14,824,002) | ﷼ 150,561,000 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (﷼ 1,691,626) | ﷼ 55,367,200 | - 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (﷼ 889,440) | ﷼ 2,355,440 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (﷼ 3,159,671) | ﷼ 186,482,000 | - 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (﷼ 6,109,505) | ﷼ 153,738,000 | - 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (﷼ 354,965) | ﷼ 1,429,170 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (﷼ 296,480) | ﷼ 1,437,690 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 90% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 90% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Jordan | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 70 (﷼ 4,150,721) | ﷼ 18,490,800 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (﷼ 1,394,269) | ﷼ 18,043,100 | - 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (﷼ 2,970,659) | ﷼ 53,027,900 | - 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (﷼ 4,106,361) | ﷼ 30,880,400 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 80% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Jordan | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (﷼ 1,441,100,552) | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 | - 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (﷼ 56,331) | ﷼ 48,341 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (﷼ 2,297,963) | ﷼ 6,414,280 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 83% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 83% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Jordan | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (﷼ 251,789) | ﷼ 1,960,390 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (﷼ 479,995) | ﷼ 1,466,830 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (﷼ 1,213,042) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (﷼ 346,174) | ﷼ 1,190,250 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (﷼ 222,360) | ﷼ 2,068,230 | - 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (﷼ 249,501) | ﷼ 1,653,670 | - 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (﷼ 107,411) | ﷼ 476,542 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (﷼ 137,094) | ﷼ 722,391 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 9 (﷼ 553,588) | ﷼ 1,203,110 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 78% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 78% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Jordan | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (﷼ 2,964,800) | ﷼ 4,701,950 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (﷼ 1,123,055) | ﷼ 1,215,890 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (﷼ 2,429,014) | ﷼ 8,069,760 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (﷼ 1,778,880) | ﷼ 12,401,600 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (﷼ 374,634) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (﷼ 221,892) | ﷼ 1,470,860 | - 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (﷼ 272,858) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (﷼ 16,173,105) | ﷼ 337,871,000 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (﷼ 5,370) | ﷼ 11,042 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (﷼ 2,964,800) | ﷼ 7,938,260 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.116 (﷼ 184,755) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 83% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,100 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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IRR
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Cost of living in Jordan is 83% cheaper than in Iran
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