- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 12 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Dinar 5.271) | Dinar 4.902 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.040) | Dinar 3.048 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.311) | Dinar 1.195 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.516) | Dinar 2.154 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.287) | Dinar 0.731 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Dinar 5.045) | Dinar 3.809 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Dinar 1.827) | Dinar 1.459 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (Dinar 0.974) | Dinar 0.765 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Dinar 2.815) | Dinar 3.098 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.384) | Dinar 1.000 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (Dinar 0.865) | Dinar 0.432 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,913 (Dinar 1,528) | Dinar 746 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (Dinar 1,183) | Dinar 419 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 107 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (Dinar 1,177) | Dinar 512 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (Dinar 826) | Dinar 307 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 45 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 20 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (Dinar 287) | Dinar 254 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 83 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.346 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 65 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 60 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 79 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 80 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (Dinar 15,092) | Dinar 21,746 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (Dinar 0.442) | Dinar 0.867 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 46 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Dinar 4.495) | Dinar 3.031 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 6 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 24 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Dinar 5.255) | Dinar 2.974 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Dinar 3.139) | Dinar 3.568 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.758) | Dinar 3.578 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.142) | Dinar 1.167 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Dinar 2.512) | Dinar 2.917 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 32 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 23 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 359 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 54 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 8 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Dinar 4.242) | Dinar 3.682 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.382 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (Dinar 412) | Dinar 438 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (Dinar 0.161) | Dinar 0.088 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 77 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.107) | Dinar 2.397 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19316
JOD
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AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,366 prices entered by 1,080 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in Jordan
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