- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 3% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.804 (€5.93) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.961 (€3.66) | €4.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.171 (€1.45) | €1.29 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.115 (€2.61) | €3.66 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.745 (€0.92) | €2.06 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.735 (€4.61) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.506 (€1.86) | €1.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.774 (€0.96) | €1.22 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.313 (€4.09) | €1.36 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (€22) | €8 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.124 (€1.39) | €1.90 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.407 (€0.50) | €1.10 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 711 (€878) | €1,305 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (€512) | €886 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 113 (€139) | €134 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 516 (€638) | €789 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (€370) | €531 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 57 (€71) | €101 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 (€24) | €24 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 256 (€316) | €374 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 89 (€110) | €111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.432 (€7) | €4.42 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.480 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 49% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (€79) | €80 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 57 (€71) | €33 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 82 (€101) | €96 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 76 (€94) | €120 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 20% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (€26,857) | €21,775 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.923 (€1.14) | €1.54 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (€51) | €35 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.190 (€3.94) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€9) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (€33) | €86 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.186 (€3.93) | €5.20 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.563 (€4.40) | €3.55 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.314 (€4.09) | €3.32 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.260 (€1.56) | €2.16 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.898 (€3.58) | €2.02 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 0% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (€38) | €35 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €17 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€29) | €69 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 50 (€62) | €67 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (€11) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.203 (€3.96) | €1.63 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.159 (€6) | €5.22 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 312 (€385) | €454 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 73 (€90) | €66 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.442 (€3.02) | €5.38 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Jordan is about the same as in Italy
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