- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (£12) | £11 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.859 (£5.21) | £5.62 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.737 (£2.93) | £3.65 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.136 (£1.22) | £0.87 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.823 (£1.95) | £2.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.709 (£0.76) | £1.94 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.210 (£3.44) | £4.49 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.267 (£1.36) | £1.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.768 (£0.82) | £0.86 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.268 (£3.50) | £1.81 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (£18) | £9 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.019 (£1.09) | £1.81 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.354 (£0.38) | £0.92 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 679 (£728) | £1,838 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 397 (£426) | £1,197 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 92 (£99) | £152 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 444 (£476) | £1,126 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 283 (£303) | £763 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (£41) | £154 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (£23) | £21 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 279 (£299) | £334 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 109 (£117) | £84 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.994 (£5.35) | £6 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 6 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 36% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 (£66) | £63 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (£51) | £32 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (£82) | £70 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 (£78) | £71 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,289 (£21,747) | £18,214 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.822 (£0.88) | £1.23 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 40 (£43) | £96 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.608 (£2.80) | £3.22 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (£5.87) | £8 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (£21) | £70 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (£3.33) | £3.40 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.298 (£3.53) | £1.52 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (£3.50) | £3.24 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (£1.31) | £1.76 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (£2.61) | £1.52 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.254 (£5.63) | £13 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (£27) | £31 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £21 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (£24) | £116 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 48 (£51) | £56 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (£8) | £9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.745 (£4.01) | £2.96 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.520 (£5.92) | £4.35 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (£470) | £401 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (£0.07) | £0.15 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 (£72) | £43 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.291 (£2.46) | £10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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