- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (62 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.892 (26 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.005 (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.156 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.997 (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.708 (3.74 ₪) | 5.59 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.977 (21 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.536 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.782 (4.13 ₪) | 4.25 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.237 (17 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (92 ₪) | 47 ₪ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.022 (5.40 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.425 (2.25 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 734 (3,877 ₪) | 7,485 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 418 (2,211 ₪) | 5,531 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 110 (582 ₪) | 810 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 (2,706 ₪) | 4,468 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (1,584 ₪) | 3,283 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 50 (265 ₪) | 502 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 (101 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 244 (1,290 ₪) | 1,730 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (438 ₪) | 379 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.437 (29 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.476 (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 38% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (337 ₪) | 335 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 61 (320 ₪) | 183 ₪ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 81 (431 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (385 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (114,914 ₪) | 130,998 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.935 (4.94 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 42 (224 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.963 (16 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.961 (31 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (135 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (16 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.509 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.361 (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (37 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 4% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (155 ₪) | 147 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (82 ₪) | 82 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (121 ₪) | 478 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 51 (270 ₪) | 255 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (48 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.408 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (28 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (2,315 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 (0.50 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 73 (383 ₪) | 324 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.467 (13 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.284
ILS
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,158 prices entered by 374 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 17% cheaper than in Israel
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