Cost of living in Jordan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 10 ($14) | $14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.015 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.351 ($3.32) | $4.26 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.041 ($1.47) | $0.87 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.786 ($2.52) | $3.02 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 ($0.75) | $4.00 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.385 ($4.77) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.163 ($1.64) | $3.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.694 ($0.98) | $1.71 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.217 ($4.54) | $3.18 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 ($22) | $14 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.032 ($1.46) | $1.92 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.362 ($0.51) | $2.11 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 497 ($701) | $2,195 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 366 ($516) | $1,580 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 79 ($111) | $179 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 323 ($455) | $1,582 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 197 ($278) | $1,118 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 83 ($118) | $118 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($23) | $48 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 248 ($350) | $303 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 ($85) | $118 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.580 ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 ($9) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 ($87) | $48 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 ($68) | $43 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 ($110) | $86 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 63 ($89) | $111 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,759 ($26,457) | $22,775 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.906 ($1.28) | $0.76 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 38 ($54) | $80 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 ($5.85) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($9) | $19 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 ($32) | $110 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 7 ($10) | $6 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 ($4.11) | $3.46 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 ($4.48) | $4.91 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 ($1.83) | $3.43 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.335 ($3.29) | $1.81 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 ($21) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 37 ($53) | $208 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 ($51) | $75 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.576 ($3.63) | $4.84 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.470 ($8) | $5.75 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 ($601) | $407 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 ($0.07) | $0.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 ($95) | $53 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.326 ($3.28) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.410
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Cost of living in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in United States
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