- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 0% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (£11) | £10 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.804 (£5.25) | £5.65 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.806 (£3.07) | £3.79 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.166 (£1.28) | £0.86 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.188 (£2.39) | £2.64 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.745 (£0.81) | £1.97 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.735 (£4.09) | £4.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.506 (£1.65) | £1.99 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.774 (£0.85) | £0.82 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.313 (£3.62) | £1.78 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 18 (£19) | £9 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.124 (£1.23) | £1.85 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.407 (£0.44) | £0.94 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 699 (£764) | £1,941 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 414 (£453) | £1,239 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 111 (£122) | £159 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 516 (£565) | £1,249 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 (£328) | £846 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 57 (£63) | £120 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 (£21) | £22 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 256 (£280) | £340 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 89 (£98) | £86 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 6 (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.480 (£5.99) | £11 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 45% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (£70) | £66 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 52 (£57) | £32 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 82 (£90) | £73 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 76 (£83) | £76 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 (£23,787) | £18,864 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.923 (£1.01) | £1.27 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (£45) | £98 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.190 (£3.49) | £3.45 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (£8) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 26 (£29) | £76 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.186 (£3.48) | £3.56 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.563 (£3.90) | £1.52 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.314 (£3.62) | £3.26 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.260 (£1.38) | £1.82 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 3.023 (£3.31) | £1.53 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (£8) | £12 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 31 (£34) | £31 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £21 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (£25) | £107 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 50 (£55) | £57 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (£10) | £9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.400 (£3.72) | £3.03 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.159 (£5.64) | £4.48 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 312 (£341) | £400 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 (£0.10) | £0.16 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 81 (£88) | £45 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.442 (£2.67) | £11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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