Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 98% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru)
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 87% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amman (Jordan) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Dinar 5.480 (S/. 28) | S/. 17 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Dinar 4.536 (S/. 23) | S/. 14 | 62% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Dinar 1.971 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.49 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Dinar 0.982 (S/. 5.03) | S/. 3.72 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Dinar 1.617 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.56 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Dinar 0.532 (S/. 2.72) | S/. 2.56 | 6% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Dinar 3.198 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Dinar 1.226 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.92 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Dinar 0.671 (S/. 3.44) | S/. 2.16 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Dinar 3.623 (S/. 19) | S/. 4.36 | 325% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Dinar 16 (S/. 84) | S/. 18 | 356% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Dinar 1.146 (S/. 5.87) | S/. 8 | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Dinar 0.377 (S/. 1.93) | S/. 2.00 | 3% |
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 49% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dinar 500 (S/. 2,560) | S/. 1,206 | 112% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Dinar 321 (S/. 1,646) | S/. 904 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Dinar 62 (S/. 316) | S/. 114 | 178% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dinar 378 (S/. 1,935) | S/. 1,215 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Dinar 219 (S/. 1,120) | S/. 592 | 89% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Dinar 46 (S/. 238) | S/. 104 | 129% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Dinar 15 (S/. 79) | S/. 95 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Dinar 218 (S/. 1,114) | S/. 1,520 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dinar 80 (S/. 408) | S/. 365 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Dinar 4.896 (S/. 25) | S/. 25 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Dinar 4.741 (S/. 24) | S/. 20 | 21% |
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 199% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Dinar 59 (S/. 304) | S/. 123 | 148% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Dinar 48 (S/. 248) | S/. 65 | 280% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dinar 79 (S/. 406) | S/. 222 | 83% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Dinar 60 (S/. 306) | S/. 141 | 116% |
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 142% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Dinar 18,917 (S/. 96,877) | S/. 48,451 | 100% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Dinar 0.864 (S/. 4.43) | S/. 3.56 | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Dinar 41 (S/. 209) | S/. 51 | 308% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Dinar 7 (S/. 35) | S/. 24 | 48% |
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 38% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dinar 3.709 (S/. 19) | S/. 22 | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Dinar 6 (S/. 32) | S/. 21 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Dinar 22 (S/. 112) | S/. 52 | 114% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Dinar 3.146 (S/. 16) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Dinar 2.860 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Dinar 3.195 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Dinar 1.218 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.97 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Dinar 2.181 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.70 | 202% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Dinar 5.069 (S/. 26) | S/. 13 | 102% |
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 119% more expensive than in Tacna (Peru) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tacna (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Dinar 22 (S/. 115) | S/. 26 | 334% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Dinar 17 (S/. 85) | S/. 28 | 199% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Dinar 28 (S/. 143) | S/. 132 | 9% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Dinar 38 (S/. 196) | S/. 50 | 296% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Dinar 5.679 (S/. 29) | S/. 21 | 39% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Dinar 3.102 (S/. 16) | S/. 9 | 83% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Dinar 5.918 (S/. 30) | S/. 6 | 369% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Dinar 425 (S/. 2,176) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Dinar 0.057 (S/. 0.29) | S/. 0.56 | 48% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Dinar 61 (S/. 312) | S/. 51 | 508% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Dinar 3.132 (S/. 16) | S/. 7 | 131% |
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For example, you would need at least S/. 7,730 (Dinar 1,509) in Amman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 3,900 in Tacna.