- 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 12 (€14) | €13 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.902 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.048 (€3.79) | €4.49 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.195 (€1.49) | €1.29 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.154 (€2.68) | €3.88 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.731 (€0.91) | €2.18 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.809 (€4.74) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.459 (€1.81) | €2.07 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.765 (€0.95) | €1.33 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.098 (€3.85) | €1.33 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (€21) | €8 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.000 (€1.24) | €1.94 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.432 (€0.54) | €1.24 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 746 (€927) | €1,301 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 419 (€521) | €881 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 107 (€133) | €132 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 (€636) | €762 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 307 (€382) | €525 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 45 (€56) | €124 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 20 (€25) | €23 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 254 (€316) | €392 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (€104) | €113 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.346 (€7) | €4.48 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 58% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 65 (€80) | €85 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 60 (€74) | €33 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 79 (€98) | €92 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 80 (€100) | €112 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 31% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (€27,038) | €19,683 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.867 (€1.08) | €1.52 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 46 (€58) | €36 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.031 (€3.77) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€30) | €86 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (€3.70) | €5.09 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.568 (€4.44) | €3.59 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.578 (€4.45) | €2.95 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (€1.45) | €2.24 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (€3.63) | €2.00 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€40) | €33 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€19) | €17 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€28) | €64 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (€67) | €64 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (€10) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.682 (€4.58) | €1.58 | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (€7) | €4.97 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (€545) | €458 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.088 (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 77 (€96) | €57 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.397 (€2.98) | €5.31 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is about the same as in Italy
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