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 5.515 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.895 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.920 ($2.71) | $4.59 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.043 ($1.47) | $0.90 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.679 ($2.37) | $2.91 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.551 ($0.78) | $4.25 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.568 ($3.62) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.470 ($2.07) | $3.87 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.655 ($0.92) | $2.01 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.650 ($5.15) | $2.94 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 ($22) | $15 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.088 ($1.53) | $2.06 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.330 ($0.46) | $2.41 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 539 ($760) | $2,376 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 338 ($477) | $1,826 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 ($101) | $189 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 311 ($438) | $1,664 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 191 ($269) | $1,270 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 26 ($37) | $127 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 27 ($38) | $56 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 209 ($295) | $283 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 97 ($137) | $130 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.422 ($8) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 ($7) | $24 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 50 ($70) | $48 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 47 ($66) | $42 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 70 ($99) | $87 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 64 ($90) | $109 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 22,943 ($32,358) | $23,800 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.801 ($1.13) | $0.84 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 ($52) | $75 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.105 ($5.79) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 ($7) | $18 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 ($28) | $108 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 ($4.01) | $3.89 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.241 ($4.57) | $5.21 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 ($1.74) | $3.92 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.579 ($3.64) | $1.91 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.990 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Jordan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 ($23) | $26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 ($47) | $166 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 ($44) | $77 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.788 ($5.34) | $13 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.695 ($3.80) | $4.82 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.297 ($7) | $5.84 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 ($494) | $448 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 ($0.06) | $0.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 ($65) | $48 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.755 ($3.89) | $9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in United States
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