- Cost of Living
- Jordan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jordan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 12 ($17) | $14 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 4.892 ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.005 ($4.23) | $4.54 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.156 ($1.63) | $0.89 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.997 ($2.81) | $3.18 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.708 ($1.00) | $4.00 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.977 ($5.61) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.536 ($2.16) | $3.34 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.782 ($1.10) | $1.60 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.237 ($4.56) | $3.47 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 ($25) | $15 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 1.022 ($1.44) | $1.91 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.425 ($0.60) | $2.13 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 734 ($1,034) | $2,045 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 418 ($590) | $1,578 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 110 ($155) | $177 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 512 ($722) | $1,585 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 300 ($423) | $1,128 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 50 ($71) | $121 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 19 ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 244 ($344) | $334 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 83 ($117) | $119 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.437 ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.476 ($8) | $23 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 71% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 64 ($90) | $47 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 61 ($85) | $45 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 81 ($115) | $85 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 73 ($103) | $114 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,746 ($30,645) | $22,326 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.935 ($1.32) | $0.77 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 42 ($60) | $85 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.963 ($4.18) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.961 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 ($36) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.974 ($4.19) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.509 ($4.95) | $3.50 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.361 ($4.74) | $5.14 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.167 ($1.64) | $3.48 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.917 ($4.11) | $1.85 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 ($41) | $45 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 ($22) | $25 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 ($32) | $173 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 51 ($72) | $79 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 ($13) | $12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.408 ($4.80) | $4.86 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.382 ($8) | $5.89 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 438 ($617) | $426 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.094 ($0.13) | $0.34 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 73 ($102) | $54 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.467 ($3.48) | $8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.409
USD
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 21% cheaper than in United States
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