Cost of living in Jordan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.292 ($6) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.247 ($6.00) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.006 ($2.83) | $4.25 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.942 ($1.33) | $0.88 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.414 ($2.00) | $2.94 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.583 ($0.82) | $4.11 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.748 ($3.88) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.285 ($1.81) | $3.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.608 ($0.86) | $1.67 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 5.002 ($7) | $3.31 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 ($23) | $14 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.098 ($1.55) | $1.99 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.365 ($0.52) | $2.06 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 592 ($836) | $2,210 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 325 ($458) | $1,551 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 71 ($101) | $178 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 372 ($525) | $1,532 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 225 ($318) | $1,115 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 39 ($55) | $111 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 ($22) | $50 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 195 ($275) | $271 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 88 ($124) | $128 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.719 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.797 ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 40 ($56) | $47 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 51 ($72) | $44 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 57 ($81) | $87 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 44 ($62) | $109 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,921 ($26,717) | $23,548 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.861 ($1.22) | $0.64 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 37 ($53) | $74 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.829 ($5.41) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.766 ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 19 ($27) | $112 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 4.862 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.846 ($4.02) | $3.47 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.554 ($5.02) | $4.93 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.147 ($1.62) | $3.64 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.454 ($3.47) | $1.82 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.499 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 ($24) | $25 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 ($33) | $206 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 ($55) | $79 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.959 ($5.59) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.087 ($4.36) | $5.05 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 9 ($13) | $5.83 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 426 ($602) | $419 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.036 ($0.05) | $0.51 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 40 ($57) | $50 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.792 ($3.94) | $8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.412
USD
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in United States
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