Cost of living in Amman (Jordan) is 70% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 348 prices entered by 32 different people.
| Food in Amman (Jordan) is 82% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amman (Jordan) | Tehuacán (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Dinar 5.480 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 67 | 134% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Dinar 4.536 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 82 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Dinar 1.971 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 39 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Dinar 0.982 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 17 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Dinar 1.617 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Dinar 0.532 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 16 | 6% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Dinar 3.198 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 32 | 184% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Dinar 1.226 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Dinar 0.671 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 12 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Dinar 3.623 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 18 | 460% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Dinar 16 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 290 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Dinar 1.146 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | 34% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Dinar 0.377 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | 35% |
| Housing in Amman (Jordan) is 43% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tehuacán (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dinar 500 (Mex$ 14,209) | Mex$ 5,777 | 146% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Dinar 321 (Mex$ 9,138) | Mex$ 3,195 | 186% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Dinar 62 (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 433 | 306% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Dinar 378 (Mex$ 10,739) | Mex$ 10,088 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Dinar 219 (Mex$ 6,216) | Mex$ 6,428 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Dinar 46 (Mex$ 1,321) | Mex$ 871 | 52% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Dinar 15 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 399 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Dinar 218 (Mex$ 6,185) | Mex$ 10,030 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dinar 80 (Mex$ 2,263) | Mex$ 1,417 | 60% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Dinar 4.896 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 72 | 93% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Dinar 4.741 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 150 | 10% |
| Clothes in Amman (Jordan) is 107% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tehuacán (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Dinar 59 (Mex$ 1,686) | Mex$ 591 | 185% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Dinar 48 (Mex$ 1,375) | Mex$ 705 | 95% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dinar 79 (Mex$ 2,253) | Mex$ 1,280 | 76% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Dinar 60 (Mex$ 1,696) | Mex$ 841 | 102% |
| Transportation in Amman (Jordan) is 87% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tehuacán (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Dinar 18,917 (Mex$ 537,693) | Mex$ 188,931 | 185% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Dinar 0.864 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Dinar 41 (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 589 | 97% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Dinar 7 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 240 | 18% |
| Personal Care in Amman (Jordan) is 62% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tehuacán (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Dinar 3.709 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 47 | 124% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Dinar 6 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 197 | 10% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Dinar 22 (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 250 | 149% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Dinar 3.146 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 50 | 79% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Dinar 2.860 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 40 | 102% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Dinar 3.195 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 42 | 117% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Dinar 1.218 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Dinar 2.181 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 39 | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Dinar 5.069 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 94 | 54% |
| Entertainment in Amman (Jordan) is 56% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||
| Amman (Jordan) | Tehuacán (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Dinar 22 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 249 | 155% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Dinar 17 (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 163 | 188% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Dinar 28 (Mex$ 795) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Dinar 38 (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 570 | 91% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Dinar 5.679 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 198 | 19% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Dinar 3.102 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 78 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Dinar 5.918 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 27 | 513% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Dinar 425 (Mex$ 12,078) | Mex$ 13,000 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Dinar 0.057 (Mex$ 1.63) | Mex$ 1.00 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Dinar 61 (Mex$ 1,733) | Mex$ 1,315 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Dinar 3.132 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 50 | 76% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 28,867 (Dinar 1,016) in Amman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 17,000 in Tehuacán.