Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 13 (£14) | £15 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.889 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.628 (£3.91) | £3.88 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.161 (£1.25) | £1.15 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.191 (£2.36) | £3.53 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.577 (£0.62) | £2.72 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.920 (£3.15) | £5.17 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.430 (£1.54) | £2.15 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (£0.63) | £0.95 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (£3.13) | £2.12 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (£15) | £9 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.360 (£1.46) | £2.26 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.274 (£0.30) | £1.08 | - 73% | |
| 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 1,028 (£1,108) | £2,190 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 333 (£358) | £1,944 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 110 (£119) | £195 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (£485) | £1,491 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (£269) | £1,059 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (£31) | £164 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 25 (£26) | £28 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (£57) | £321 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (£111) | £86 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (£6) | £9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (£5.39) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 58 (£63) | £71 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (£25) | £34 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (£54) | £83 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (£75) | £90 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (£26,186) | £28,513 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (£1.02) | £1.47 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 25 (£27) | £93 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (£4.58) | £5.06 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (£16) | £68 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (£6) | £4.46 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (£4.04) | £1.89 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (£4.53) | £4.42 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (£1.95) | £2.31 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (£2.49) | £1.82 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.516 (£3.79) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (£54) | £37 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (£17) | £22 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (£44) | £127 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (£32) | £67 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 2.000 (£2.15) | £11 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (£4.03) | £3.68 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (£4.96) | £5.59 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (£377) | £500 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (£0.10) | £0.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (£54) | £41 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.344 (£2.53) | £14 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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