Cost of living in United States compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in United States is 47% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United States | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 11 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (Dinar 4.044) | Dinar 3.150 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Dinar 0.754) | Dinar 1.211 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (Dinar 3.221) | Dinar 1.749 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (Dinar 3.233) | Dinar 0.526 | + 515% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 5.170) | Dinar 3.617 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (Dinar 3.146) | Dinar 1.375 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Dinar 1.572) | Dinar 0.587 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Dinar 2.140) | Dinar 2.909 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (Dinar 2.080) | Dinar 1.250 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (Dinar 1.977) | Dinar 0.275 | + 618% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in United States is 199% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United States | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (Dinar 2,134) | Dinar 761 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (Dinar 1,636) | Dinar 350 | + 367% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 140 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (Dinar 1,457) | Dinar 450 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (Dinar 1,110) | Dinar 250 | + 344% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 29 | + 269% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 15 | + 204% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (Dinar 208) | Dinar 53 | + 290% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 103 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.986 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 5.000 | + 323% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in United States is 14% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United States | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 70 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 24 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 50 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 69 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in United States is 12% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United States | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (Dinar 20,167) | Dinar 24,304 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 0.950 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 39 | + 35% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 76% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United States | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.246 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 8 | + 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 20 | + 383% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.838 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (Dinar 3.552) | Dinar 3.750 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 4.646) | Dinar 4.208 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Dinar 3.502) | Dinar 1.811 | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 2.312 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 9 | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 43% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
United States | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 50 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 19 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 41 | + 258% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 30 | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (Dinar 3.953) | Dinar 3.742 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dinar 5.152) | Dinar 4.602 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (Dinar 359) | Dinar 273 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Dinar 0.262) | Dinar 0.091 | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 50 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.116 | + 132% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,576 prices entered by 2,391 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 66% more expensive than in Jordan
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