Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 132% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Amman (Jordan) is 133% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Amman | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (₨965) | ₨256 | + 277% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.676 (₨524) | ₨326 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.893 (₨324) | ₨114 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.062 (₨119) | ₨55 | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.651 (₨185) | ₨79 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.613 (₨69) | ₨35 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.352 (₨375) | ₨198 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.408 (₨158) | ₨129 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.563 (₨63) | ₨25 | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 4.132 (₨463) | ₨119 | + 289% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 17 (₨1,858) | ₨948 | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.183 (₨132) | ₨89 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.375 (₨42) | ₨33 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 127% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Amman | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 579 (₨64,829) | ₨28,689 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 323 (₨36,156) | ₨19,604 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 63 (₨7,096) | ₨4,718 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 416 (₨46,544) | ₨16,749 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 221 (₨24,758) | ₨10,390 | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 42 (₨4,684) | ₨4,481 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 21 (₨2,364) | ₨629 | + 276% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 228 (₨25,504) | ₨25,357 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 80 (₨8,916) | ₨9,505 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.804 (₨538) | ₨377 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 9 (₨963) | ₨344 | + 180% | |
Clothes | + 110% | |||
Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 110% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Amman | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 52 (₨5,878) | ₨2,498 | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (₨5,103) | ₨2,451 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 59 (₨6,572) | ₨3,698 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 51 (₨5,749) | ₨2,728 | + 111% | |
Transportation | + 177% | |||
Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 177% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Amman | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 20,432 (₨2,287,769) | ₨803,850 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.958 (₨107) | ₨87 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 36 (₨4,076) | ₨1,076 | + 279% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (₨722) | ₨240 | + 201% | |
Personal Care | + 108% | |||
Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 108% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Amman | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.810 (₨427) | ₨130 | + 227% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (₨697) | ₨191 | + 265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 25 (₨2,805) | ₨931 | + 201% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (₨352) | ₨268 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (₨320) | ₨168 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.195 (₨358) | ₨250 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.445 (₨162) | ₨121 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.795 (₨201) | ₨89 | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.000 (₨560) | ₨308 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 97% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Amman | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 29 (₨3,196) | ₨1,134 | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 15 (₨1,644) | ₨423 | + 289% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (₨3,133) | ₨1,434 | + 118% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 34 (₨3,817) | ₨1,662 | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 4.983 (₨558) | ₨965 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.284 (₨368) | ₨303 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.770 (₨646) | ₨222 | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (₨47,573) | ₨41,604 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.044 (₨4.90) | ₨2.58 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 56 (₨6,260) | ₨1,999 | + 213% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.606 (₨292) | ₨311 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 132% |

These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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