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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 35% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,048 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥725 (Dinar 4.729) | Dinar 4.964 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥470 (Dinar 3.069) | Dinar 2.292 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥217 (Dinar 1.413) | Dinar 1.092 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥276 (Dinar 1.799) | Dinar 1.826 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥590 (Dinar 3.850) | Dinar 0.578 | + 566% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,191 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.457 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥734 (Dinar 4.789) | Dinar 1.153 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥393 (Dinar 2.566) | Dinar 0.662 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥256 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 3.217 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,721 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥221 (Dinar 1.445) | Dinar 1.112 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 (Dinar 1.601) | Dinar 0.325 | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 101% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥232,723 (Dinar 1,518) | Dinar 514 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥114,568 (Dinar 748) | Dinar 352 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,600 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 106 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥138,191 (Dinar 902) | Dinar 352 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥114,972 (Dinar 750) | Dinar 228 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,415 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 83 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,680 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 16 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥34,046 (Dinar 222) | Dinar 259 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,377 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 138 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (Dinar 4.339) | Dinar 5.580 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,793 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,921 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 59 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,587 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 44 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,389 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 83 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,816 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 65 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 53% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,822,670 (Dinar 18,417) | Dinar 16,606 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥142 (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 0.872 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,600 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 32 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 44% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,375 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.146 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥807 (Dinar 5.266) | Dinar 7 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,290 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 23 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥543 (Dinar 3.541) | Dinar 7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥696 (Dinar 4.541) | Dinar 2.914 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥558 (Dinar 3.644) | Dinar 3.173 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥186 (Dinar 1.212) | Dinar 1.295 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Dinar 1.497) | Dinar 2.335 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,634 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 6 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 8% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,927 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 29 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,170 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,399 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 37 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,477 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 36 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,286 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥495 (Dinar 3.228) | Dinar 2.576 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥522 (Dinar 3.407) | Dinar 5.470 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥47,253 (Dinar 308) | Dinar 426 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥28 (Dinar 0.180) | Dinar 0.047 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,663 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 67 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥480 (Dinar 3.130) | Dinar 2.311 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 44% more expensive than in Jordan
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