Cost of living in Jordan compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Jordan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 338 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.548 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 177 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.798 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 71 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.147 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.719 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 49 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.542 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 34 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 4.505 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 91 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.494 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.743 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 31 | + 301% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 926) | Mex$ 261 | + 255% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.240 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.752 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 23% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Jordan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 701 (Mex$ 19,869) | Mex$ 23,081 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 367 (Mex$ 10,415) | Mex$ 12,115 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 141 (Mex$ 4,006) | Mex$ 1,250 | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 486 (Mex$ 13,788) | Mex$ 15,222 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 274 (Mex$ 7,776) | Mex$ 7,529 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Mex$ 2,132) | Mex$ 743 | + 187% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 409 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 235 (Mex$ 6,676) | Mex$ 5,835 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 123 (Mex$ 3,475) | Mex$ 2,355 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 124 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 12 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 139 | + 139% | |
Clothes | + 88% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Jordan | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (Mex$ 1,446) | Mex$ 994 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 58 (Mex$ 1,651) | Mex$ 728 | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (Mex$ 2,693) | Mex$ 1,729 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 102 (Mex$ 2,903) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Jordan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,441 (Mex$ 381,095) | Mex$ 393,105 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.079 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 24 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 652 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Jordan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 5.080 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 107 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 15 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 284 | + 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 662 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 95 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.020 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 69 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.863 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 85 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 46 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.510 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 44 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 305 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Jordan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 394 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 176 | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 911 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 845 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.764 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 185 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.004 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 102 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 59 | + 202% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 441 (Mex$ 12,514) | Mex$ 11,111 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (Mex$ 5.67) | Mex$ 2.64 | + 115% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 54 (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 907 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.775 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 81 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 23% more expensive than in Mexico
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