Cost of living in Jordan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 13 (€18) | €16 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.889 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 3.628 (€4.99) | €5.53 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.092 (€1.50) | €1.29 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.877 (€2.58) | €4.08 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.621 (€0.85) | €2.96 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.920 (€4.01) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.263 (€1.74) | €2.82 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.504 (€0.69) | €1.81 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.909 (€4.00) | €1.16 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 14 (€19) | €7 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.163 (€1.60) | €2.02 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.273 (€0.38) | €1.76 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 959 (€1,318) | €1,809 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 439 (€604) | €1,401 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 108 (€148) | €245 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 497 (€683) | €1,184 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 264 (€363) | €840 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 66 (€91) | €162 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 33 (€45) | €31 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 224 (€308) | €387 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 120 (€165) | €99 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 12 (€17) | €8 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 7 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 42 (€58) | €87 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 73 (€101) | €92 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 250 (€344) | €133 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 24,304 (€33,413) | €29,862 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.921 (€1.27) | €1.72 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 29 (€39) | €50 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 4.623 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 10 (€14) | €10 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 24 (€33) | €66 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €4.64 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 3.412 (€4.69) | €2.83 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.459 (€4.76) | €3.16 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 2.500 (€3.44) | €2.04 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.738 (€3.76) | €1.66 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.118 (€5.66) | €23 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Jordan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 30 (€41) | €43 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 20 (€28) | €26 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€56) | €107 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 46 (€64) | €68 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 2.565 (€3.53) | €11 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (€2.75) | €4.09 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (€6) | €4.49 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 407 (€559) | €623 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.091 (€0.12) | €0.13 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 62 (€85) | €40 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.301 (€3.16) | €8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,072 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Germany
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