- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (€13) | €13 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.859 (€5.86) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.737 (€3.30) | €4.43 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.136 (€1.37) | €1.28 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.823 (€2.20) | €3.91 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.709 (€0.86) | €2.21 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.210 (€3.87) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.267 (€1.53) | €2.06 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.768 (€0.93) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.268 (€3.94) | €1.39 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €7 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.019 (€1.23) | €1.97 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.354 (€0.43) | €1.25 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 679 (€819) | €1,279 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 397 (€479) | €873 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 92 (€111) | €129 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 444 (€536) | €788 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 283 (€341) | €544 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€47) | €124 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (€26) | €23 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 279 (€336) | €388 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 109 (€131) | €109 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.994 (€6) | €4.62 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 (€74) | €87 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (€57) | €34 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (€92) | €91 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (€88) | €118 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 14% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,289 (€24,459) | €20,246 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.822 (€0.99) | €1.51 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 40 (€48) | €36 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (€3.14) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€24) | €81 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.75) | €5.19 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.298 (€3.98) | €3.60 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (€3.94) | €3.06 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (€1.47) | €2.30 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (€2.94) | €1.96 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.254 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 4% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (€30) | €33 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €17 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€27) | €67 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 48 (€58) | €63 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.745 (€4.51) | €1.58 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.520 (€7) | €4.89 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€528) | €462 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (€81) | €59 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.291 (€2.76) | €5.30 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Italy
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