Cost of living in Jordan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (C$15) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (C$10) | C$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (C$5.14) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (C$2.16) | C$2.82 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (C$3.10) | C$5.47 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (C$1.18) | C$5.01 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (C$2.60) | C$4.90 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (C$1.02) | C$2.86 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (C$7) | C$3.42 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (C$29) | C$17 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (C$2.06) | C$2.79 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (C$0.54) | C$2.94 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (C$1,248) | C$2,586 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (C$690) | C$2,054 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (C$107) | C$236 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (C$936) | C$1,683 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (C$455) | C$1,357 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (C$55) | C$130 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (C$31) | C$75 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (C$331) | C$447 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (C$199) | C$197 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (C$12) | C$14 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 52% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (C$95) | C$79 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (C$104) | C$54 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (C$120) | C$115 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (C$114) | C$143 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (C$42,081) | C$29,982 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (C$2.02) | C$1.76 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (C$58) | C$108 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (C$5.21) | C$13 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (C$16) | C$30 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (C$40) | C$105 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (C$5.58) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (C$3.50) | C$4.12 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (C$4.12) | C$3.53 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (C$13) | C$33 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Jordan | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (C$62) | C$68 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (C$36) | C$31 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (C$79) | C$160 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (C$94) | C$106 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (C$12) | C$14 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (C$7) | C$5.22 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (C$11) | C$7 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (C$526) | C$722 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (C$0.19) | C$0.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (C$100) | C$62 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (C$5.03) | C$17 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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