- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (57 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.811 (25 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.784 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.143 (5.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.823 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.709 (3.67 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.258 (17 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.267 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.768 (3.98 ₪) | 4.57 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.302 (17 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (88 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.010 (5.23 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.354 (1.84 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 653 (3,382 ₪) | 8,080 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 380 (1,969 ₪) | 5,998 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 98 (510 ₪) | 692 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 414 (2,145 ₪) | 4,943 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (1,348 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (200 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (113 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 288 (1,490 ₪) | 2,046 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 111 (575 ₪) | 419 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.780 (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.669 (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 7% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 60 (312 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 49 (253 ₪) | 205 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (378 ₪) | 429 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 70 (363 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,289 (105,105 ₪) | 134,458 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.814 (4.22 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (190 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (104 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (16 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.243 (27 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (148 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (84 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (112 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (253 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (39 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.427 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.969 (31 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (2,270 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (0.32 ₪) | 0.77 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 66 (341 ₪) | 306 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.241 (12 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.180
ILS
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,011 prices entered by 436 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in Israel
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