Cost of living in Jordan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (₨4,101) | ₨802 | + 411% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.548 (₨2,195) | ₨1,160 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.798 (₨1,503) | ₨585 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.147 (₨454) | ₨229 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.719 (₨680) | ₨313 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.542 (₨214) | ₨158 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 4.505 (₨1,783) | ₨879 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.494 (₨591) | ₨266 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.743 (₨294) | ₨103 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.323 (₨1,711) | ₨630 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 33 (₨12,927) | ₨2,758 | + 369% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.240 (₨491) | ₨249 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.752 (₨298) | ₨146 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 701 (₨277,319) | ₨93,306 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 367 (₨145,371) | ₨55,839 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 141 (₨55,914) | ₨20,080 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 486 (₨192,444) | ₨79,128 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 274 (₨108,536) | ₨39,248 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (₨29,756) | ₨16,807 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 13 (₨5,056) | ₨2,605 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 235 (₨93,179) | ₨61,383 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 123 (₨48,498) | ₨29,384 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 8 (₨3,043) | ₨1,214 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 12 (₨4,647) | ₨2,976 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (₨20,179) | ₨4,498 | + 349% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 58 (₨23,045) | ₨9,724 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 95 (₨37,589) | ₨12,486 | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 102 (₨40,520) | ₨13,517 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 13,441 (₨5,319,005) | ₨2,800,000 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.079 (₨427) | ₨272 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 24 (₨9,325) | ₨3,752 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 5.080 (₨2,010) | ₨230 | + 776% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 15 (₨5,958) | ₨838 | + 611% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (₨8,817) | ₨3,307 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (₨1,187) | ₨1,222 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.020 (₨1,195) | ₨649 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.863 (₨1,133) | ₨557 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.472 (₨978) | ₨396 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.510 (₨993) | ₨217 | + 357% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (₨2,410) | ₨495 | + 387% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jordan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (₨8,653) | ₨3,859 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (₨6,683) | ₨1,827 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (₨7,914) | ₨6,844 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (₨19,304) | ₨8,435 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.764 (₨1,885) | ₨2,877 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.004 (₨1,584) | ₨566 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (₨2,476) | ₨965 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 441 (₨174,657) | ₨149,999 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.200 (₨79) | ₨255 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 54 (₨21,289) | ₨5,305 | + 301% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.775 (₨1,098) | ₨637 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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