Cost of living in Jordan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Jordan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (HK$88) | HK$88 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (HK$59) | HK$46 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (HK$29) | HK$43 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (HK$12) | HK$22 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (HK$18) | HK$33 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (HK$7) | HK$28 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (HK$37) | HK$93 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (HK$15) | HK$32 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (HK$5.86) | HK$24 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (HK$40) | HK$14 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (HK$164) | HK$151 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (HK$12) | HK$20 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (HK$3.09) | HK$18 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Jordan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (HK$7,152) | HK$44,085 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (HK$3,959) | HK$30,601 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (HK$615) | HK$756 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (HK$5,365) | HK$23,709 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (HK$2,608) | HK$15,335 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (HK$316) | HK$481 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (HK$177) | HK$152 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (HK$1,900) | HK$5,571 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (HK$1,140) | HK$1,720 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (HK$66) | HK$86 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (HK$56) | HK$94 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 52% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Jordan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (HK$546) | HK$411 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (HK$597) | HK$364 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (HK$688) | HK$552 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (HK$652) | HK$500 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Jordan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (HK$241,263) | HK$340,750 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (HK$333) | HK$517 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Jordan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (HK$30) | HK$48 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (HK$90) | HK$40 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (HK$231) | HK$300 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (HK$65) | HK$66 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (HK$32) | HK$34 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (HK$40) | HK$30 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (HK$20) | HK$15 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (HK$24) | HK$25 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (HK$72) | HK$91 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Jordan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (HK$353) | HK$362 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (HK$207) | HK$230 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (HK$453) | HK$450 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (HK$539) | HK$878 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (HK$70) | HK$177 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (HK$41) | HK$50 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (HK$62) | HK$57 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (HK$3,018) | HK$3,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (HK$1.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (HK$571) | HK$861 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (HK$29) | HK$69 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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