Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 97% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 91% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Amman | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (54 lei) | 27 lei | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.553 (37 lei) | 21 lei | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.837 (19 lei) | 11 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.190 (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.638 (11 lei) | 11 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.579 (3.82 lei) | 5.46 lei | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.013 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.409 (9 lei) | 4.24 lei | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.539 (3.56 lei) | 2.93 lei | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (24 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 619% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (98 lei) | 26 lei | + 279% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.117 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.281 (1.85 lei) | 2.38 lei | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 87% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Amman | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (4,262 lei) | 1,899 lei | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (2,359 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (367 lei) | 517 lei | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (3,197 lei) | 1,307 lei | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (1,554 lei) | 1,007 lei | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (188 lei) | 347 lei | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (107 lei) | 29 lei | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (1,132 lei) | 1,745 lei | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 93 (613 lei) | 329 lei | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.985 (39 lei) | 25 lei | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (33 lei) | 18 lei | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 102% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Amman | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 51 (338 lei) | 108 lei | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 46 (303 lei) | 154 lei | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 64 (424 lei) | 241 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 61 (399 lei) | 306 lei | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 96% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Amman | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 19,222 (126,742 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (7 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (215 lei) | 81 lei | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.998 (33 lei) | 21 lei | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 50% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Amman | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 3.092 (20 lei) | 28 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (47 lei) | 29 lei | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (142 lei) | 99 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.347 (22 lei) | 12 lei | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.852 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.391 (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.824 (12 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.074 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (46 lei) | 19 lei | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 142% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Amman | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 33 (218 lei) | 57 lei | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (123 lei) | 39 lei | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 33 (216 lei) | 93 lei | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (325 lei) | 80 lei | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.301 (35 lei) | 15 lei | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (25 lei) | 6 lei | + 284% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.756 (38 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 643% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 390 (2,573 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.081 (0.53 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (340 lei) | 132 lei | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 539 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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