Cost of living in Jordan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Jordan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Q88) | Q84 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (Q59) | Q46 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (Q29) | Q29 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (Q12) | Q13 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (Q18) | Q18 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (Q7) | Q12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (Q37) | Q45 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (Q15) | Q17 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (Q5.82) | Q10 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (Q40) | Q11 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (Q163) | Q94 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (Q12) | Q17 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (Q3.07) | Q8 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Jordan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (Q7,111) | Q7,152 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (Q3,936) | Q3,828 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (Q612) | Q473 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (Q5,334) | Q4,957 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (Q2,593) | Q2,623 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (Q314) | Q327 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (Q176) | Q228 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (Q1,889) | Q3,117 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (Q1,133) | Q796 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (Q66) | Q85 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (Q56) | Q26 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 72% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Jordan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (Q543) | Q395 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (Q594) | Q278 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (Q684) | Q719 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (Q648) | Q523 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 20% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Jordan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (Q239,855) | Q143,555 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (Q12) | Q12 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (Q331) | Q298 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Jordan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (Q30) | Q38 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Q89) | Q192 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Q230) | Q276 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (Q64) | Q38 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (Q32) | Q36 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (Q40) | Q39 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (Q20) | Q20 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (Q23) | Q17 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Q72) | Q83 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Jordan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (Q351) | Q139 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (Q205) | Q88 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (Q451) | Q289 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (Q536) | Q318 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Q70) | Q57 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (Q41) | Q29 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (Q61) | Q17 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (Q3,001) | Q4,510 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (Q1.10) | Q1.57 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (Q568) | Q361 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (Q29) | Q30 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
11.001
GTQ
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 16% more expensive than in Guatemala
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