Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 11 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Dinar 3.819) | Dinar 3.819 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Dinar 1.226) | Dinar 1.161 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.537) | Dinar 2.034 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (Dinar 1.150) | Dinar 0.577 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (Dinar 5.790) | Dinar 2.920 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Dinar 1.785) | Dinar 1.430 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (Dinar 0.774) | Dinar 0.587 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.159) | Dinar 2.909 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 14 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Dinar 1.603) | Dinar 1.158 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (Dinar 0.957) | Dinar 0.274 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (Dinar 1,593) | Dinar 1,200 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (Dinar 1,243) | Dinar 350 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (Dinar 148) | Dinar 140 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (Dinar 1,379) | Dinar 450 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (Dinar 828) | Dinar 250 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (Dinar 102) | Dinar 29 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 25 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 53 | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 103 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.986 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.000 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 58 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 24 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 50 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (Dinar 114) | Dinar 69 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (Dinar 22,483) | Dinar 24,304 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (Dinar 0.584) | Dinar 0.950 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 30 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 42% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Dinar 4.225) | Dinar 4.246 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 8 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 15 | + 357% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (Dinar 4.948) | Dinar 5.838 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Dinar 3.274) | Dinar 3.750 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (Dinar 4.230) | Dinar 4.208 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.173) | Dinar 1.811 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.576) | Dinar 2.312 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 9 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 50 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 41 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 30 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 6 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (Dinar 4.794) | Dinar 3.742 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.602 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (Dinar 415) | Dinar 273 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (Dinar 0.140) | Dinar 0.091 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 50 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Dinar 3.565) | Dinar 2.194 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 782 prices entered by 246 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.19295
JOD
/
AED
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Jordan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Jordan
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Jordan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Jordan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 41% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 25% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 103% more expensive than in Jordan
- Cost of living in Austria is 26% more expensive than in Jordan