- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (£12) | £10 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.881 (£4.93) | £5.59 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.917 (£2.95) | £3.66 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.183 (£1.20) | £0.86 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.916 (£1.94) | £2.67 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.699 (£0.71) | £2.02 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.728 (£3.77) | £4.43 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.277 (£1.29) | £1.94 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.735 (£0.74) | £0.86 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.345 (£3.38) | £1.80 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (£17) | £8 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.002 (£1.01) | £1.79 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (£0.39) | £0.90 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 595 (£601) | £1,807 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (£373) | £1,188 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 93 (£94) | £157 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 412 (£416) | £1,054 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (£245) | £765 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 41 (£41) | £146 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (£22) | £21 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 307 (£311) | £333 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 117 (£118) | £83 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.802 (£4.85) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.455 (£5.51) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 56 (£57) | £65 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (£51) | £32 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 68 (£69) | £70 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 68 (£69) | £73 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,451 (£19,659) | £18,212 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.738 (£0.75) | £1.19 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (£39) | £99 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.481 (£2.51) | £3.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.102 (£5.16) | £8 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (£22) | £69 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (£3.14) | £3.17 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (£3.15) | £1.64 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.341 (£3.38) | £3.38 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.226 (£1.24) | £1.75 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.401 (£2.43) | £1.56 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 (£6) | £14 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (£32) | £31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£16) | £20 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (£22) | £123 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 52 (£52) | £54 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (£7) | £9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.144 (£4.19) | £2.97 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 6 (£6) | £4.37 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (£443) | £412 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.386 (£0.39) | £0.18 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 65 (£65) | £44 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.255 (£2.28) | £10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.011
GBP
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JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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