Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (€10) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (€3.61) | €5.31 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (€1.52) | €1.33 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (€2.11) | €3.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (€0.74) | €2.92 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (€4.36) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (€1.79) | €2.22 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (€0.81) | €1.60 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (€4.72) | €1.34 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€19) | €9 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (€1.40) | €1.94 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (€0.37) | €1.35 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (€849) | €1,215 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (€470) | €919 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (€73) | €167 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (€637) | €849 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (€310) | €709 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€37) | €99 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€21) | €23 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (€226) | €275 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€135) | €117 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 35% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (€65) | €79 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (€71) | €37 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (€82) | €96 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (€77) | €98 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (€28,448) | €25,654 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (€1.37) | €1.84 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (€40) | €36 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (€3.55) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€11) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€27) | €92 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (€3.80) | €4.14 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (€4.80) | €3.18 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.38) | €2.03 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (€2.80) | €2.38 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€42) | €40 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€25) | €17 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€54) | €74 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€64) | €82 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€4.91) | €1.92 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (€7) | €4.92 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (€358) | €724 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (€0.13) | €0.29 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (€68) | €60 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (€3.43) | €5.47 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 16% cheaper than in Italy
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