Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 14% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amman | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (7,024 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (4,772 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (2,361 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.190 (1,023 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (1,407 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 (498 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (2,589 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.409 (1,210 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (464 Franc) | 650 Franc | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (3,089 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 415% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (12,716 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (960 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (241 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 14% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amman | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (555,410 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (307,416 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (47,785 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (416,617 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (202,527 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (24,514 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (14,003 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (147,568 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (79,891 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (5,142 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (4,349 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 38% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amman | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (44,002 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (39,533 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (55,244 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (52,023 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 18% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amman | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (16,516,865 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (899 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (25,997 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.001 (4,297 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 13% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amman | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.189 (2,740 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (6,087 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (18,971 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (2,876 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (2,451 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.546 (3,047 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (1,568 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (1,783 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (5,605 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 70% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amman | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (28,466 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (16,048 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (28,177 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (42,292 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (4,555 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (3,216 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (4,946 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 600% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (335,304 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (69 Franc) | 83 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (44,360 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (2,241 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 209% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 634 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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