Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (£9) | £13 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.877 (£3.32) | £3.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (£1.33) | £1.11 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (£1.86) | £3.52 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (£0.65) | £1.91 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (£3.84) | £4.23 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (£1.58) | £2.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (£0.71) | £0.93 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.114 (£3.60) | £1.71 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£17) | £8 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (£1.23) | £2.24 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (£0.32) | £1.10 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (£747) | £2,047 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (£413) | £1,348 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (£64) | £218 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (£560) | £1,150 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (£272) | £823 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (£33) | £133 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (£18) | £26 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (£198) | £306 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (£119) | £93 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (£7) | £6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (£5.85) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 41% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (£57) | £63 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (£62) | £32 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (£72) | £68 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (£68) | £70 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (£25,026) | £25,707 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (£1.21) | £1.52 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (£38) | £91 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.859 (£3.30) | £4.12 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (£9) | £11 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (£24) | £112 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (£7) | £3.78 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (£3.34) | £1.69 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.769 (£4.36) | £3.49 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (£2.09) | £2.13 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (£2.47) | £1.81 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (£9) | £14 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (£37) | £37 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (£22) | £19 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (£47) | £153 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (£56) | £58 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (£7) | £10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (£4.32) | £3.28 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (£5.32) | £4.89 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (£315) | £417 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (£0.12) | £0.10 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (£60) | £34 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (£2.82) | £13 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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