Cost of living in Jordan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (₨3,214) | ₨972 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (₨2,166) | ₨1,004 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (₨1,107) | ₨365 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (₨465) | ₨170 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (₨647) | ₨285 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (₨228) | ₨255 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (₨1,339) | ₨1,139 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (₨550) | ₨290 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (₨249) | ₨117 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (₨1,448) | ₨549 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (₨5,962) | ₨2,784 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (₨430) | ₨289 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (₨113) | ₨191 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (₨260,392) | ₨115,670 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (₨144,125) | ₨70,950 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (₨22,403) | ₨25,995 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (₨195,322) | ₨59,502 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (₨94,950) | ₨50,821 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (₨11,493) | ₨20,152 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨6,442) | ₨2,097 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (₨69,184) | ₨71,636 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (₨41,508) | ₨23,262 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (₨2,412) | ₨1,718 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (₨2,039) | ₨1,977 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 240% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (₨19,873) | ₨3,426 | + 480% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (₨21,744) | ₨6,254 | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (₨25,039) | ₨13,199 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (₨23,743) | ₨8,569 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (₨8,725,768) | ₨4,456,060 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (₨421) | ₨270 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (₨12,133) | ₨4,626 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (₨1,087) | ₨1,015 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (₨3,261) | ₨1,391 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (₨8,407) | ₨3,667 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (₨2,352) | ₨521 | + 351% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (₨1,165) | ₨922 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (₨1,474) | ₨736 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (₨730) | ₨249 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (₨860) | ₨242 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (₨2,628) | ₨860 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (₨12,842) | ₨3,545 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (₨7,524) | ₨2,089 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (₨16,503) | ₨2,959 | + 458% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (₨19,637) | ₨7,109 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (₨2,545) | ₨880 | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (₨1,508) | ₨669 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (₨2,251) | ₨745 | + 202% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (₨109,879) | ₨119,622 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (₨40) | ₨3.79 | + 957% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (₨20,797) | ₨3,764 | + 453% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (₨1,051) | ₨415 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,398 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan
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