Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (€13) | €17 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.673 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.725 (€4.49) | €5.51 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.187 (€1.43) | €1.49 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.028 (€2.45) | €4.29 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.536 (€0.65) | €3.61 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.456 (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.554 (€1.88) | €2.45 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.704 (€0.85) | €1.61 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (€5.22) | €1.62 | + 222% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (€39) | €8 | + 415% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.083 (€1.31) | €2.54 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.457 (€0.55) | €1.43 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 688 (€830) | €1,450 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 365 (€440) | €911 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 144 (€173) | €155 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 444 (€535) | €1,013 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 232 (€280) | €724 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (€80) | €143 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (€16) | €26 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 198 (€238) | €295 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 115 (€139) | €140 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (€14) | €10 | + 29% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (€61) | €84 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 65 (€79) | €45 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (€115) | €95 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 119 (€144) | €123 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 15,774 (€19,030) | €28,261 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.078 (€1.30) | €1.77 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 26 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €9 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 13 (€16) | €15 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (€28) | €106 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.830 (€3.41) | €5.64 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.109 (€3.75) | €3.89 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.119 (€3.76) | €3.54 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (€2.98) | €2.04 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.765 (€3.34) | €1.73 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.880 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (€27) | €41 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (€20) | €17 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 25 (€30) | €73 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 53 (€64) | €62 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.591 (€5.54) | €9 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.647 (€4.40) | €2.56 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €5.15 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 388 (€469) | €677 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (€0.24) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (€64) | €51 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.823 (€3.41) | €5.84 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in Italy
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