Cost of living in Jordan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 ($13) | $14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.029 ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.302 ($3.25) | $4.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.029 ($1.45) | $0.88 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.692 ($2.39) | $3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 ($0.75) | $4.06 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.573 ($5.04) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.161 ($1.64) | $3.39 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.694 ($0.98) | $1.74 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.008 ($4.24) | $3.18 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 ($21) | $15 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.088 ($1.53) | $1.91 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.378 ($0.53) | $2.08 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 540 ($762) | $2,233 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 359 ($506) | $1,600 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 76 ($107) | $178 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 349 ($492) | $1,610 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 ($289) | $1,143 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 49 ($69) | $117 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 ($21) | $48 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 ($322) | $299 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 60 ($85) | $120 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.752 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.798 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 61 ($87) | $49 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 ($68) | $44 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 78 ($110) | $87 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 63 ($89) | $114 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,759 ($26,457) | $22,975 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.916 ($1.29) | $0.77 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 34 ($48) | $80 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.146 ($5.85) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($9) | $20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 23 ($32) | $110 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 7 ($10) | $7 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.914 ($4.11) | $3.50 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.173 ($4.48) | $5.06 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.295 ($1.83) | $3.54 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.335 ($3.29) | $1.84 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 6 ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 10% 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) | $221 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 36 ($51) | $75 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.576 ($3.63) | $4.80 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.470 ($8) | $5.81 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 ($601) | $405 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.047 ($0.07) | $0.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 67 ($95) | $53 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.326 ($3.28) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.410
USD
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 32% cheaper than in United States
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