- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 2% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (£12) | £11 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.812 (£5.18) | £5.61 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.911 (£3.14) | £3.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.166 (£1.26) | £0.86 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.725 (£1.86) | £2.68 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.712 (£0.77) | £1.94 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.258 (£3.51) | £4.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.284 (£1.38) | £1.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.762 (£0.82) | £0.85 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.302 (£3.56) | £1.77 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (£18) | £9 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.009 (£1.09) | £1.80 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.414 (£0.45) | £0.89 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 598 (£644) | £1,801 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 371 (£400) | £1,195 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 90 (£97) | £154 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 414 (£446) | £1,091 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 260 (£280) | £751 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (£42) | £147 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 22 (£23) | £21 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 288 (£310) | £333 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 111 (£119) | £83 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.780 (£5.15) | £6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.669 (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 37% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 60 (£65) | £65 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 49 (£53) | £32 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (£79) | £69 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 70 (£76) | £74 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,270 (£21,830) | £18,310 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.806 (£0.87) | £1.21 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 (£41) | £98 | - 58% | |
| 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 (£2.81) | £3.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.478 (£5.90) | £8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (£22) | £69 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.109 (£3.35) | £3.29 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.118 (£3.36) | £1.61 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.269 (£3.52) | £3.23 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (£1.31) | £1.76 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.438 (£2.63) | £1.54 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.243 (£5.65) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (£31) | £30 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (£23) | £122 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (£53) | £55 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (£8) | £9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.427 (£3.69) | £2.95 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.969 (£6) | £4.37 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (£472) | £408 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.061 (£0.07) | £0.14 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 66 (£71) | £45 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.217 (£2.39) | £10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.077
GBP
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JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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