- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 11 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Dinar 5.149) | Dinar 4.859 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Dinar 3.783) | Dinar 2.737 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.283) | Dinar 1.136 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.518) | Dinar 1.823 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.266) | Dinar 0.709 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Dinar 5.117) | Dinar 3.210 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Dinar 1.754) | Dinar 1.267 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.75 (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 0.768 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Dinar 2.797) | Dinar 3.268 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.384) | Dinar 1.019 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (Dinar 0.861) | Dinar 0.354 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,142 (Dinar 1,573) | Dinar 679 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,139 (Dinar 1,186) | Dinar 397 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 92 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (Dinar 1,214) | Dinar 444 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 (Dinar 829) | Dinar 283 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 39 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 22 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,410 (Dinar 272) | Dinar 279 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 109 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.994 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 61 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 48 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 77 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 73 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 2% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (Dinar 15,253) | Dinar 20,289 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (Dinar 0.434) | Dinar 0.822 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 40 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Dinar 4.216) | Dinar 2.608 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 5.478 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 20 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Dinar 5.242) | Dinar 3.109 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Dinar 3.302) | Dinar 3.298 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.654) | Dinar 3.269 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.154) | Dinar 1.218 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.478) | Dinar 2.438 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.254 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 25 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 23 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 48 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 8 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.148) | Dinar 3.745 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.520 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 438 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (Dinar 0.154) | Dinar 0.061 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 67 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.063) | Dinar 2.291 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19325
JOD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,302 prices entered by 1,167 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 42% more expensive than in Jordan
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