Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Tabora, Tanzania
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Amman (Jordan) is 60% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.480 (17,924 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.536 (14,835 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 642% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.971 (6,445 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.982 (3,212 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.617 (5,288 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (1,739 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.198 (10,458 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.226 (4,009 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.671 (2,194 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.623 (11,850 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 374% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 16 (53,501 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 792% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.146 (3,748 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 150% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.377 (1,232 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 23% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 26% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 518 (1,693,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 321 (1,051,491 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (202,110 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 574% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 378 (1,235,705 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | + 449% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 219 (715,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (152,019 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 407% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (50,459 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 218 (711,647 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 80 (260,399 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.896 (16,013 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 434% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.741 (15,507 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 59 (194,047 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 48 (158,226 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 79 (259,256 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 60 (195,144 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,917 (61,871,093 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.864 (2,827 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (133,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (22,629 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 30% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.709 (12,131 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (20,360 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (71,617 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 616% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (10,291 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (9,353 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.195 (10,450 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.218 (3,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.181 (7,133 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 138% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.069 (16,580 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 22 (73,182 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 17 (54,084 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 28 (91,492 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 38 (125,362 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.679 (18,573 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.102 (10,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.918 (19,357 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (1,389,733 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (188 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (199,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 3.132 (10,242 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 38% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 7,158,594 Shilling (Dinar 2,189) in Amman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,180,000 Shilling in Tabora.
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