Cost of living in Amman, Jordan vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 28% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.876 (¥734) | ¥867 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 4.589 (¥691) | ¥667 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.967 (¥296) | ¥350 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.982 (¥148) | ¥136 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.620 (¥244) | ¥240 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.532 (¥80) | ¥400 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.007 (¥453) | ¥656 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.226 (¥185) | ¥700 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.671 (¥101) | ¥250 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.408 (¥513) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (¥2,316) | ¥1,500 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.147 (¥173) | ¥240 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.351 (¥53) | ¥146 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 49% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 472 (¥71,030) | ¥126,011 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 344 (¥51,782) | ¥75,942 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (¥9,301) | ¥20,058 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 336 (¥50,572) | ¥80,000 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 219 (¥33,028) | ¥60,000 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 46 (¥6,996) | ¥15,000 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (¥2,248) | ¥6,370 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 202 (¥30,350) | ¥130,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 114 (¥17,125) | ¥15,000 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.896 (¥737) | ¥900 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.273 (¥794) | ¥2,000 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 39% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 62 (¥9,403) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 50 (¥7,493) | ¥4,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 77 (¥11,571) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 56 (¥8,494) | ¥12,000 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 18,917 (¥2,847,417) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.860 (¥129) | ¥146 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 41 (¥6,153) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (¥1,041) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 15% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.678 (¥554) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (¥937) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (¥3,343) | ¥950 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.146 (¥474) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.860 (¥430) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (¥481) | ¥350 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.234 (¥186) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.183 (¥329) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 5.069 (¥763) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 28 (¥4,255) | ¥7,000 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (¥2,476) | ¥2,800 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (¥4,089) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 39 (¥5,939) | ¥1,800 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (¥921) | ¥500 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.102 (¥467) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.659 (¥852) | ¥600 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 425 (¥63,957) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (¥9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 61 (¥9,179) | ¥9,800 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.991 (¥450) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 20% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥353,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥282,030 (Dinar 1,874) in Amman.
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