Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 6% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (€14) | €17 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.739 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 4.047 (€5.56) | €4.66 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.374 (€1.89) | €1.28 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.402 (€3.30) | €3.70 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.781 (€1.07) | €2.47 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.552 (€4.88) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.406 (€1.93) | €2.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.708 (€0.97) | €1.58 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.552 (€4.88) | €1.34 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€21) | €7 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.363 (€1.87) | €1.77 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.34 | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 653 (€897) | €1,348 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 372 (€511) | €900 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (€97) | €201 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 454 (€624) | €870 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 241 (€331) | €611 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 44 (€61) | €135 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 24 (€33) | €25 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (€433) | €354 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (€133) | €113 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.762 (€8) | €5.23 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 15 (€21) | €10 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 35% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (€89) | €73 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 45 (€62) | €32 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (€65) | €82 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 55 (€76) | €113 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (€28,772) | €25,276 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.014 (€1.39) | €1.87 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (€47) | €36 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.000 (€4.12) | €10 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (€7) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 35 (€48) | €66 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (€7) | €5.37 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (€3.91) | €3.09 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (€4.45) | €2.97 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (€2.75) | €1.92 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.000 (€2.75) | €2.00 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.000 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (€38) | €39 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 14 (€20) | €17 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (€45) | €64 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 34 (€47) | €66 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (€4.12) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.022 (€5.53) | €1.67 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (€7) | €5.51 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (€481) | €525 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.167 (€0.23) | €0.19 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 60 (€82) | €47 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.690 (€3.70) | €5.64 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,901 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is about the same as in Italy
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