Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 16% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 32% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Amman | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (727 MT) | 753 MT | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (494 MT) | 358 MT | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.658 (236 MT) | 232 MT | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.155 (103 MT) | 82 MT | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (146 MT) | 121 MT | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.628 (56 MT) | 76 MT | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (268 MT) | 397 MT | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.374 (122 MT) | 110 MT | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.561 (50 MT) | 43 MT | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (320 MT) | 60 MT | + 430% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (1,316 MT) | 659 MT | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (99 MT) | 83 MT | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (25 MT) | 24 MT | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 45% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Amman | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (57,497 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (31,824 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (4,947 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (43,129 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (20,966 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (2,538 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (1,450 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (15,276 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (8,270 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (532 MT) | 346 MT | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (450 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 47% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Amman | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (4,555 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (4,093 MT) | 2,560 MT | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (5,719 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (5,385 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 98% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Amman | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (1,709,844 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (93 MT) | 74 MT | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (2,691 MT) | 885 MT | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.985 (443 MT) | 921 MT | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 22% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Amman | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (284 MT) | 271 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (630 MT) | 523 MT | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (1,964 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (298 MT) | 267 MT | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (254 MT) | 170 MT | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (315 MT) | 268 MT | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (162 MT) | 114 MT | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (185 MT) | 92 MT | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (580 MT) | 487 MT | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 69% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (2,947 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (1,661 MT) | 600 MT | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (2,917 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (4,378 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (472 MT) | 304 MT | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (333 MT) | 114 MT | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (512 MT) | 94 MT | + 445% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (34,711 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (7 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (4,592 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (232 MT) | 116 MT | + 100% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 676 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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