Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (34 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.000 (24 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.260 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.209 (5.82 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 4.922 (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (3.36 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.305 (16 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.457 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.705 (3.39 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.577 (17 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (74 ₪) | 53 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.348 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.330 (1.59 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 589 (2,835 ₪) | 7,829 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 363 (1,746 ₪) | 5,718 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (399 ₪) | 737 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 309 (1,485 ₪) | 5,142 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 184 (883 ₪) | 4,030 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 101 (485 ₪) | 395 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (143 ₪) | 75 ₪ | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (1,514 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (466 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.580 (27 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (24 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 (239 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 (226 ₪) | 187 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 70 (338 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 (308 ₪) | 516 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (100,714 ₪) | 140,987 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.928 (4.46 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (164 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 (20 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (23 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (96 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (16 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (5.94 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (24 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (120 ₪) | 190 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (80 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (159 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (173 ₪) | 334 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (14 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.668 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (25 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (1,684 ₪) | 2,510 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (0.19 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (254 ₪) | 225 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.758 (13 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
4.810
ILS
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 588 prices entered by 79 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Israel
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