Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (44 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.029 (24 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.302 (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.029 (4.97 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.692 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (2.57 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.573 (17 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.161 (5.61 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.694 (3.36 ₪) | 4.84 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.008 (15 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (73 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.088 (5.26 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.378 (1.83 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 540 (2,610 ₪) | 7,730 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 375 (1,811 ₪) | 5,841 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 76 (365 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 342 (1,651 ₪) | 4,967 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (991 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 49 (235 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (71 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 (1,103 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 (291 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.752 (23 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.798 (28 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 14% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 (297 ₪) | 320 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (234 ₪) | 170 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 (375 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 63 (304 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 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 18,759 (90,667 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.916 (4.43 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (165 ₪) | 221 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (32 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (110 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 7 (36 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.335 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (30 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (142 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (72 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 37 (181 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 (174 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (32 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.576 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.470 (26 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (2,060 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 (0.23 ₪) | 0.94 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (325 ₪) | 287 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.326 (11 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.833
ILS
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,126 prices entered by 209 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in Israel
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