Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.292 (€5.01) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.247 (€4.96) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.006 (€2.34) | €4.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.942 (€1.10) | €1.22 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.414 (€1.65) | €3.61 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (€0.68) | €2.23 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.748 (€3.21) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (€1.50) | €2.03 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (€0.71) | €1.33 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.002 (€5.84) | €1.24 | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 (€19) | €7 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.098 (€1.28) | €1.89 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.365 (€0.43) | €0.97 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 592 (€692) | €1,099 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 325 (€379) | €750 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (€84) | €119 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 372 (€435) | €844 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 225 (€263) | €540 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (€46) | €83 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€18) | €24 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 195 (€227) | €353 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 88 (€103) | €103 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.719 (€5.51) | €5.73 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.797 (€5.60) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 40 (€47) | €81 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (€59) | €36 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 57 (€67) | €76 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 44 (€51) | €111 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (€22,105) | €24,170 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.861 (€1.01) | €1.41 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (€44) | €36 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.829 (€4.47) | €5.59 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (€5.57) | €9 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (€22) | €77 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (€5.68) | €5.60 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (€3.32) | €3.30 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.554 (€4.15) | €2.86 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.147 (€1.34) | €1.95 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.454 (€2.87) | €1.82 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.499 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (€22) | €33 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (€19) | €18 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€27) | €80 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (€45) | €65 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.959 (€4.62) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.087 (€3.61) | €1.66 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (€10) | €4.83 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (€498) | €456 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (€0.04) | €0.20 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 40 (€47) | €48 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.792 (€3.26) | €5.56 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in Italy
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