Cost of living in Jordan compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Jordan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (B$11) | B$26 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (B$8) | B$9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (B$3.76) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (B$1.58) | B$6.00 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (B$2.26) | B$6.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (B$0.86) | B$4.07 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (B$4.68) | B$5.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (B$1.90) | B$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (B$0.75) | B$1.32 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (B$5.07) | B$4.19 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (B$21) | B$15 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (B$1.50) | B$4.64 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (B$0.39) | B$3.85 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Jordan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (B$911) | B$2,744 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (B$504) | B$1,697 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (B$78) | B$355 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (B$683) | B$2,091 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (B$332) | B$754 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (B$40) | B$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (B$23) | B$49 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (B$242) | B$716 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (B$145) | B$256 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (B$8) | B$11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (B$7) | B$15 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Jordan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (B$70) | B$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (B$76) | B$74 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (B$88) | B$150 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (B$83) | B$110 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 13% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Jordan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (B$30,726) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (B$1.47) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (B$42) | B$56 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Jordan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (B$3.80) | B$5.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (B$11) | B$23 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (B$29) | B$114 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (B$8) | B$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (B$4.08) | B$10 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (B$5.15) | B$14 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (B$2.55) | B$6.00 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (B$3.01) | B$8 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (B$9) | B$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Jordan | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (B$45) | B$92 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (B$26) | B$60 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (B$58) | B$43 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (B$69) | B$150 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (B$9) | B$24 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (B$5.27) | B$4.88 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (B$8) | B$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (B$384) | B$1,200 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (B$0.14) | B$0.73 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (B$73) | B$113 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (B$3.68) | B$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 707 prices entered by 57 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 50% cheaper than in Bahamas
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