Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 11 (£12) | £13 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 6 (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.150 (£3.50) | £4.26 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.211 (£1.35) | £1.20 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.749 (£1.94) | £3.63 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.526 (£0.58) | £2.28 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.617 (£4.02) | £5.34 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.375 (£1.53) | £2.13 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (£0.65) | £0.89 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (£3.23) | £1.97 | + 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (£16) | £10 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.250 (£1.39) | £2.36 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.275 (£0.31) | £1.04 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 761 (£846) | £1,997 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (£389) | £1,637 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 140 (£156) | £229 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (£500) | £1,818 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (£278) | £1,060 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (£32) | £190 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (£17) | £26 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (£59) | £324 | - 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (£115) | £83 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (£5.56) | £16 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 70 (£78) | £73 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (£26) | £32 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (£56) | £81 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (£77) | £83 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 37% 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 (£27,016) | £25,126 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (£1.06) | £1.44 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 39 (£43) | £85 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (£4.72) | £5.04 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (£9) | £8 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (£23) | £74 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (£6) | £4.77 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (£4.17) | £1.97 | + 111% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (£4.68) | £3.78 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (£2.01) | £2.39 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (£2.57) | £1.77 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 9 (£10) | £14 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (£56) | £40 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (£21) | £19 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (£46) | £124 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (£33) | £69 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (£4.16) | £3.71 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (£5.12) | £5.75 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (£303) | £537 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (£0.10) | £0.28 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (£56) | £35 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.116 (£3.46) | £14 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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