Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 92% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 79% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Amman | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (239 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (163 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.658 (78 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.155 (34 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (48 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.628 (18 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (88 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.374 (40 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.561 (16 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (105 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 406% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (433 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (33 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (8 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 42% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (18,915 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (10,470 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (1,627 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (14,189 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (6,897 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (835 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (477 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (5,026 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (2,721 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (175 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (148 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 152% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Amman | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (1,499 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (1,346 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (1,881 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (1,772 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 89% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Amman | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (562,511 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (31 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (885 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.982 (146 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 121% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Amman | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (93 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (207 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (646 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (98 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (83 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (104 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (53 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (61 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (191 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 185% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (969 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (547 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (960 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (1,440 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (155 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (110 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (168 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 897% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (11,419 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (2.36 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (1,511 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (76 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 688 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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