Cost of living in Jordan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 191% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jordan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (23,481 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.673 (12,853 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.725 (8,440 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.432 (3,245 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.028 (4,595 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.536 (1,213 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 5.456 (12,361 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.554 (3,522 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.704 (1,596 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (9,796 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 845% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (74,014 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 672% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.168 (2,647 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (987 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Jordan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 724 (1,640,661 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 365 (826,102 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 144 (325,759 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 467 (1,058,083 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 232 (525,268 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (150,658 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (29,830 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 198 (447,870 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 115 (261,187 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 7 (16,294 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 643% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 11 (25,366 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 750% | |
| Clothes | + 625% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 625% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jordan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (114,843 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 575% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 65 (147,452 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 840% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (215,222 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 368% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 119 (270,176 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jordan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 15,774 (35,739,587 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 615% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.078 (2,442 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 26 (59,791 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 258% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jordan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 8 (18,648 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 12 (27,430 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1452% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 (51,701 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.830 (6,411 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.109 (7,044 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.119 (7,067 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (5,602 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.765 (6,266 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.880 (13,322 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jordan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (50,122 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (37,888 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 25 (56,847 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 53 (119,327 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.591 (10,403 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.647 (8,263 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (14,179 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 898% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 388 (879,922 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (453 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 53 (120,227 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.823 (6,395 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 625 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria
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