Cost of living in Jordan compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 13 (€17) | €18 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.889 (€8) | €11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.628 (€4.66) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.161 (€1.49) | €1.37 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.191 (€2.82) | €5.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.577 (€0.74) | €3.22 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.920 (€3.75) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.430 (€1.84) | €2.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.587 (€0.76) | €2.02 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (€3.74) | €2.48 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (€18) | €9 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.360 (€1.75) | €2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.274 (€0.35) | €1.49 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 1,028 (€1,322) | €1,574 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 333 (€428) | €1,456 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 110 (€141) | €213 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 450 (€579) | €1,072 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 250 (€321) | €860 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€37) | €114 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 25 (€32) | €25 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 53 (€69) | €357 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€133) | €180 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.000 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 58 (€75) | €97 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (€30) | €45 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 50 (€64) | €106 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 69 (€89) | €121 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (€31,254) | €30,827 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.950 (€1.22) | €1.86 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 25 (€32) | €65 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is about the same as in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.246 (€5.46) | €3.03 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€10) | €7 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (€19) | €29 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €4.13 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.750 (€4.82) | €4.34 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 4.208 (€5.41) | €3.99 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.33) | €2.49 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.312 (€2.97) | €3.31 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.516 (€4.52) | €24 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Jordan | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 50 (€64) | €43 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 16 (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€53) | €132 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (€39) | €80 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 2.000 (€2.57) | €12 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€4.81) | €4.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (€5.92) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 350 (€450) | €657 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (€0.12) | €0.27 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 50 (€64) | €31 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.344 (€3.01) | €12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,079 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jordan is 29% cheaper than in France
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