Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 11 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dinar 4.958) | Dinar 3.150 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (Dinar 1.107) | Dinar 1.211 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (Dinar 3.273) | Dinar 1.749 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (Dinar 2.197) | Dinar 0.526 | + 318% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dinar 5.002) | Dinar 3.617 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (Dinar 2.002) | Dinar 1.375 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (Dinar 1.493) | Dinar 0.587 | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (Dinar 1.331) | Dinar 2.909 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 5.363) | Dinar 14 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (Dinar 2.451) | Dinar 1.250 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (Dinar 1.854) | Dinar 0.275 | + 573% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 118% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (Dinar 1,496) | Dinar 761 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (Dinar 1,266) | Dinar 350 | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (Dinar 186) | Dinar 140 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (Dinar 1,029) | Dinar 450 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (Dinar 785) | Dinar 250 | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 29 | + 290% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 15 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (Dinar 293) | Dinar 53 | + 449% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 103 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.986 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 5.000 | + 154% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 70 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 24 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 50 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 69 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (Dinar 23,828) | Dinar 24,304 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (Dinar 1.525) | Dinar 0.950 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 39 | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (Dinar 3.321) | Dinar 4.246 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 20 | + 132% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (Dinar 4.600) | Dinar 5.838 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (Dinar 4.011) | Dinar 3.750 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Dinar 4.996) | Dinar 4.208 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (Dinar 1.873) | Dinar 1.811 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (Dinar 2.088) | Dinar 2.312 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 9 | + 105% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 50 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 19 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 41 | + 102% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 30 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (Dinar 2.503) | Dinar 3.742 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dinar 5.287) | Dinar 4.602 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (Dinar 526) | Dinar 273 | + 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dinar 0.062) | Dinar 0.091 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 50 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.116 | + 125% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.769
JOD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 833 prices entered by 189 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 47% more expensive than in Jordan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Jordan
- Cost of living in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Jordan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 103% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 22% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Angola is 20% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Jordan