Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (43 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.877 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (3.04 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (18 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (3.31 ₪) | 4.89 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.114 (17 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (79 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (5.72 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (1.50 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (3,467 ₪) | 8,515 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (1,919 ₪) | 6,500 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (298 ₪) | 822 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (2,601 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (1,264 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (153 ₪) | 579 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (86 ₪) | 104 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (921 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (553 ₪) | 469 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (32 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (27 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 12% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (265 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (290 ₪) | 186 ₪ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (333 ₪) | 453 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (316 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (116,190 ₪) | 144,112 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (5.61 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (175 ₪) | 214 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.859 (15 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (43 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (110 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (31 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (16 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.769 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (10 ₪) | 5.78 ₪ | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (11 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (40 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (171 ₪) | 189 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (100 ₪) | 90 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (220 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (261 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (34 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (25 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (1,463 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (0.53 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (277 ₪) | 247 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.364
ILS
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JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,522 prices entered by 135 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in Israel
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