Cost of living in Jordan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (₨929) | ₨364 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (₨626) | ₨333 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (₨310) | ₨164 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (₨130) | ₨57 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (₨187) | ₨89 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (₨71) | ₨42 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (₨387) | ₨231 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (₨157) | ₨160 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (₨62) | ₨31 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (₨419) | ₨159 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (₨1,723) | ₨759 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (₨124) | ₨89 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (₨33) | ₨40 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (₨75,254) | ₨45,450 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (₨41,653) | ₨26,701 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (₨6,475) | ₨5,597 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (₨56,449) | ₨23,777 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (₨27,441) | ₨14,115 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (₨3,321) | ₨5,748 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨1,862) | ₨689 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (₨19,995) | ₨29,467 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (₨11,996) | ₨11,947 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (₨697) | ₨522 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (₨589) | ₨558 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (₨5,743) | ₨2,515 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (₨6,284) | ₨2,490 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (₨7,236) | ₨3,978 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (₨6,862) | ₨2,952 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (₨2,538,458) | ₨1,301,440 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (₨122) | ₨108 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (₨3,507) | ₨1,119 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (₨314) | ₨128 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (₨942) | ₨250 | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (₨2,430) | ₨1,243 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (₨680) | ₨399 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (₨337) | ₨211 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (₨426) | ₨259 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (₨211) | ₨174 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (₨249) | ₨88 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (₨759) | ₨294 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jordan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (₨3,711) | ₨1,479 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (₨2,174) | ₨635 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (₨4,769) | ₨1,523 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (₨5,675) | ₨1,735 | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (₨736) | ₨727 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (₨436) | ₨204 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (₨651) | ₨180 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (₨31,756) | ₨47,600 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (₨12) | ₨1.10 | + 957% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (₨6,010) | ₨1,679 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (₨304) | ₨262 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 99% more expensive than in India
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