Cost of living in Jordan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.292 (£4.32) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.247 (£4.28) | £5.86 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.006 (£2.02) | £3.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.942 (£0.95) | £0.82 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.414 (£1.42) | £2.48 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 (£0.59) | £1.93 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.748 (£2.77) | £4.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 (£1.29) | £1.95 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 (£0.61) | £0.79 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.002 (£5.04) | £1.68 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 (£17) | £8 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.098 (£1.11) | £1.95 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.365 (£0.37) | £0.91 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 592 (£597) | £1,807 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 325 (£327) | £1,101 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 (£72) | £145 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 372 (£375) | £1,121 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 225 (£227) | £1,034 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 (£39) | £100 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (£16) | £22 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 195 (£196) | £318 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 88 (£88) | £76 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.719 (£4.75) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.797 (£4.83) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 40 (£40) | £69 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 (£51) | £33 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 57 (£58) | £77 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 44 (£44) | £75 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 (£19,058) | £20,042 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.861 (£0.87) | £1.15 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 (£38) | £88 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.829 (£3.86) | £3.27 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 (£4.80) | £9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 (£19) | £82 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 (£4.90) | £3.51 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 (£2.87) | £1.58 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.554 (£3.58) | £3.20 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.147 (£1.16) | £1.88 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.454 (£2.47) | £1.43 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.499 (£5.54) | £13 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (£19) | £30 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (£17) | £19 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (£24) | £135 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (£39) | £57 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.959 (£3.99) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.087 (£3.11) | £3.29 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 (£9) | £4.60 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 (£429) | £428 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 (£0.04) | £0.30 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 40 (£40) | £34 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.792 (£2.81) | £12 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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