Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.700 (22 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.531 (21 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.860 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.955 (4.42 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.631 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (2.70 ₪) | 5.74 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.566 (12 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (5.94 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (2.81 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.873 (27 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (82 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.077 (4.98 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.448 (2.07 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 633 (2,923 ₪) | 6,766 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 285 (1,317 ₪) | 5,763 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (330 ₪) | 596 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 390 (1,804 ₪) | 4,580 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (1,036 ₪) | 3,626 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (121 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (81 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 (966 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (447 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 (25 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (23 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 27% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 32 (150 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (221 ₪) | 124 ₪ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 63 (291 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 53 (245 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (87,438 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.841 (3.89 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (173 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 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 4.105 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (92 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (22 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (5.70 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 (23 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (86 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (76 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (153 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (167 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 (18 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 12 (55 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (1,617 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (0.17 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 41 (188 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.031 (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.621
ILS
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,132 prices entered by 132 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in Israel
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Anguilla is about the same as in Israel
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 4% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Israel
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Israel