Cost of living in Portugal compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 5.829) | Dinar 5.375 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (Dinar 2.609) | Dinar 2.748 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (Dinar 0.685) | Dinar 1.154 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (Dinar 2.224) | Dinar 1.606 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (Dinar 1.552) | Dinar 0.567 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (Dinar 3.952) | Dinar 3.323 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (Dinar 1.401) | Dinar 1.366 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (Dinar 1.200) | Dinar 0.617 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (Dinar 0.794) | Dinar 3.595 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.09 (Dinar 3.865) | Dinar 15 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (Dinar 1.652) | Dinar 1.066 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (Dinar 0.612) | Dinar 0.279 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 51% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (Dinar 906) | Dinar 646 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €824 (Dinar 625) | Dinar 358 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 56 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (Dinar 681) | Dinar 485 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (Dinar 459) | Dinar 236 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (Dinar 108) | Dinar 29 | + 277% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (Dinar 246) | Dinar 172 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 103 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 5.854) | Dinar 5.986 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.061 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 49 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 54 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 62 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 59 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (Dinar 21,279) | Dinar 21,660 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Dinar 1.365) | Dinar 1.046 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 30 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (Dinar 3.968) | Dinar 2.699 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 5.781) | Dinar 8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 21 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (Dinar 2.909) | Dinar 5.838 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (Dinar 2.885) | Dinar 2.893 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (Dinar 3.681) | Dinar 3.658 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (Dinar 1.877) | Dinar 1.811 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Dinar 1.644) | Dinar 2.135 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 32 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 19 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 41 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 49 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Dinar 2.118) | Dinar 3.742 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (Dinar 1.418) | Dinar 5.588 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (Dinar 423) | Dinar 273 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (Dinar 0.307) | Dinar 0.100 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 52 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (Dinar 3.912) | Dinar 2.608 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,471 prices entered by 361 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 4% more expensive than in Jordan
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