Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (54 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.548 (29 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.798 (20 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.147 (5.95 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.719 (9 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.542 (2.81 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 4.505 (23 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.494 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.743 (3.86 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (22 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (169 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.240 (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.752 (3.90 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 701 (3,635 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 367 (1,906 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 141 (733 ₪) | 754 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 486 (2,523 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 274 (1,423 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (390 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (66 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 235 (1,221 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 123 (636 ₪) | 628 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 8 (40 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 12 (61 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 8% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (265 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 58 (302 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (493 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 102 (531 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,441 (69,725 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.079 (5.60 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 24 (122 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 5.080 (26 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 15 (78 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (116 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (16 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.020 (16 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.863 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (13 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.510 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (32 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (113 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (88 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (104 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (253 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.764 (25 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.004 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (32 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 441 (2,290 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (1.04 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 54 (279 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.775 (14 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 728 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
5.187
ILS
/
JOD
Cost of living in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in Israel
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