Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 (£12) | £13 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.739 (£5.54) | £5.96 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 4.047 (£4.73) | £3.44 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.374 (£1.61) | £0.91 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.402 (£2.81) | £2.80 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.781 (£0.91) | £2.14 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.552 (£4.15) | £3.84 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.406 (£1.64) | £2.11 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.708 (£0.83) | £0.86 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.552 (£4.15) | £1.96 | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (£18) | £9 | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.363 (£1.59) | £1.99 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £1.12 | - | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Jordan is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 653 (£763) | £2,120 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 372 (£435) | £1,663 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (£83) | £191 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 454 (£530) | £1,417 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 241 (£282) | £952 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 44 (£52) | £133 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 24 (£28) | £26 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 315 (£368) | £308 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 (£113) | £98 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.762 (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 15 (£18) | £13 | + 44% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Jordan is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 (£75) | £68 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 45 (£53) | £33 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (£55) | £76 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 55 (£64) | £77 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Jordan is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,938 (£24,463) | £22,987 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.014 (£1.18) | £1.67 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 (£40) | £97 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jordan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.000 (£3.51) | £3.93 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (£5.57) | £9 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 35 (£41) | £96 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (£5.68) | £2.90 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (£3.33) | £1.89 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 (£3.79) | £3.56 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.000 (£2.34) | £2.01 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.000 (£2.34) | £1.60 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.000 (£5.84) | £14 | - 59% | |
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 28 (£32) | £34 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 14 (£17) | £22 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (£39) | £122 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 34 (£40) | £60 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (£3.51) | £9 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.022 (£4.70) | £3.14 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.117 (£5.98) | £5.06 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (£409) | £521 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.167 (£0.19) | £0.14 | + 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 60 (£70) | £38 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.690 (£3.14) | £12 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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