Cost of living in Jordan compared to Japan
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (¥1,569) | ¥1,023 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (¥1,057) | ¥714 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (¥540) | ¥519 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (¥227) | ¥198 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (¥316) | ¥315 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (¥111) | ¥629 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (¥653) | ¥962 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (¥269) | ¥902 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (¥121) | ¥574 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (¥707) | ¥285 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (¥2,910) | ¥1,252 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (¥210) | ¥179 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (¥55) | ¥206 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (¥127,094) | ¥306,878 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (¥70,346) | ¥171,772 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (¥10,935) | ¥28,417 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (¥95,334) | ¥157,603 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (¥46,344) | ¥82,713 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (¥5,609) | ¥24,082 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (¥3,144) | ¥4,709 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (¥33,768) | ¥47,482 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (¥20,259) | ¥32,093 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (¥1,177) | ¥1,313 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (¥995) | ¥1,878 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (¥9,700) | ¥6,136 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (¥10,613) | ¥5,199 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (¥12,221) | ¥8,989 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (¥11,589) | ¥13,588 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (¥4,258,928) | ¥2,700,660 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (¥206) | ¥165 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (¥5,922) | ¥10,143 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (¥531) | ¥2,497 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (¥1,592) | ¥1,967 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (¥4,103) | ¥5,380 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (¥1,148) | ¥650 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (¥569) | ¥938 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (¥719) | ¥702 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (¥356) | ¥216 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (¥420) | ¥216 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (¥1,274) | ¥4,060 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (¥6,268) | ¥4,579 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (¥3,672) | ¥3,600 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (¥8,055) | ¥4,000 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (¥9,584) | ¥5,999 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (¥1,242) | ¥954 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (¥736) | ¥472 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (¥1,099) | ¥583 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (¥53,630) | ¥67,950 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (¥20) | ¥52 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (¥10,151) | ¥9,405 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (¥513) | ¥592 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,409 prices entered by 150 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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