- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Dinar 5.432) | Dinar 4.777 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.044) | Dinar 2.941 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Dinar 1.254) | Dinar 1.130 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.591) | Dinar 2.200 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 0.799 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (Dinar 5.433) | Dinar 4.057 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (Dinar 1.923) | Dinar 1.543 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.93 (Dinar 0.952) | Dinar 0.756 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 16 (Dinar 3.000) | Dinar 3.267 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 107 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 17 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.411) | Dinar 1.119 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (Dinar 0.891) | Dinar 0.449 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 118% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,119 (Dinar 1,568) | Dinar 677 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,117 (Dinar 1,182) | Dinar 402 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 715 (Dinar 138) | Dinar 119 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,087 (Dinar 1,176) | Dinar 463 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,419 (Dinar 854) | Dinar 293 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 493 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 63 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 17 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,461 (Dinar 282) | Dinar 256 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 107 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.904 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 67 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 223 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 52 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 415 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 84 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 82 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,258 (Dinar 15,310) | Dinar 23,508 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (Dinar 0.445) | Dinar 0.969 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 238 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 42 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (Dinar 4.663) | Dinar 3.588 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 8 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 295 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 26 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (Dinar 5.445) | Dinar 8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Dinar 2.995) | Dinar 3.635 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Dinar 3.977) | Dinar 3.280 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.063) | Dinar 1.346 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.505) | Dinar 3.076 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 59 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 37 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 448 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 26 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 355 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 52 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Dinar 4.517) | Dinar 3.033 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.527 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,079 (Dinar 402) | Dinar 434 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.19 (Dinar 0.230) | Dinar 0.161 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 450 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 72 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.105) | Dinar 2.440 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.19317
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,482 prices entered by 930 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Jordan
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