Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 55% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 53% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Amman | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (29 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (20 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.658 (9 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.155 (4.11 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (5.82 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.628 (2.23 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (11 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.374 (4.88 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.561 (1.99 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (13 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 468% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (53 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (3.97 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (1.00 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 23% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Amman | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (2,298 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (1,272 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (198 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (1,723 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (838 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (101 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (58 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (610 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (330 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (21 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (18 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 42% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Amman | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (182 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (164 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (229 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (215 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 90% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Amman | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (68,325 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (3.72 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (108 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 141% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.983 (18 BYN) | 23 BYN | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 18% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Amman | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (11 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (25 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (78 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (12 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (10 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (13 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (6 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (7 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (23 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 85% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Amman | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (118 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (66 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (117 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (175 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (19 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (13 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (20 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (1,387 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (0.29 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (184 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (9 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 113% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,067 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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