- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 (£13) | £11 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.902 (£5.33) | £5.59 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.048 (£3.31) | £3.61 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.195 (£1.30) | £0.87 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.154 (£2.34) | £2.68 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.731 (£0.79) | £1.92 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.809 (£4.14) | £4.52 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.459 (£1.59) | £1.97 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.765 (£0.83) | £0.85 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.098 (£3.37) | £1.76 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (£18) | £9 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.000 (£1.09) | £1.82 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.432 (£0.47) | £0.92 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 746 (£811) | £1,857 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 419 (£456) | £1,198 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 107 (£117) | £157 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 (£557) | £1,145 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 307 (£334) | £783 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 45 (£49) | £145 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 20 (£22) | £22 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 254 (£277) | £338 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 (£91) | £85 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.346 (£5.81) | £6 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 63% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 65 (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 60 (£65) | £32 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 79 (£86) | £70 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 80 (£88) | £72 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (£23,648) | £18,349 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.867 (£0.94) | £1.24 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 46 (£50) | £94 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.031 (£3.30) | £3.33 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (£27) | £74 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 (£3.23) | £3.48 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.568 (£3.88) | £1.53 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.578 (£3.89) | £3.22 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 (£1.27) | £1.80 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 (£3.17) | £1.54 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (£35) | £31 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £21 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (£25) | £115 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 54 (£58) | £54 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 8 (£9) | £9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.682 (£4.00) | £2.96 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 (£5.85) | £4.36 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 (£476) | £401 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.088 (£0.10) | £0.15 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 77 (£84) | £43 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.397 (£2.61) | £10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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