Cost of living in Jordan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.443 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.676 ($3.77) | $5.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.128 ($1.59) | $1.08 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.712 ($2.41) | $4.55 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.598 ($0.84) | $4.61 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.578 ($5.04) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.399 ($1.97) | $4.22 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.577 ($0.81) | $2.19 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.715 ($5.24) | $3.39 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 ($23) | $16 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.134 ($1.60) | $2.54 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.286 ($0.40) | $2.85 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 ($911) | $2,846 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 ($504) | $2,106 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 ($78) | $215 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 ($683) | $1,991 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 ($332) | $1,461 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 ($40) | $148 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($23) | $59 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 ($242) | $290 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 ($145) | $123 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 ($8) | $13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 ($70) | $53 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 ($76) | $48 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 ($88) | $94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 ($83) | $121 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 ($30,734) | $27,034 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 ($1.47) | $1.14 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 29 ($40) | $78 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 ($3.81) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 ($11) | $23 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 ($29) | $136 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 ($4.08) | $4.61 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 ($5.16) | $5.72 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 ($2.55) | $4.66 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 ($3.01) | $2.14 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 ($45) | $53 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 ($26) | $28 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 ($58) | $195 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 ($69) | $92 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 ($5.28) | $5.54 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 ($384) | $524 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 ($73) | $57 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.574 ($3.63) | $10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 41% cheaper than in United States
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