Cost of living in Jordan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jordan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Rp 168,751) | Rp 44,863 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (Rp 113,707) | Rp 54,330 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (Rp 58,132) | Rp 27,591 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (Rp 24,412) | Rp 19,917 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (Rp 33,968) | Rp 25,297 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (Rp 11,990) | Rp 18,627 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (Rp 70,283) | Rp 55,732 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (Rp 28,899) | Rp 43,429 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (Rp 13,054) | Rp 21,967 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (Rp 76,044) | Rp 34,412 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (Rp 313,032) | Rp 337,317 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (Rp 22,559) | Rp 22,207 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (Rp 5,912) | Rp 17,971 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Jordan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (Rp 13,672,588) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (Rp 7,567,699) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (Rp 1,176,336) | Rp 528,780 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (Rp 10,255,900) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (Rp 4,985,623) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (Rp 603,462) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (Rp 338,280) | Rp 410,662 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (Rp 3,632,701) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (Rp 2,179,473) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (Rp 126,628) | Rp 56,742 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (Rp 107,050) | Rp 77,300 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jordan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (Rp 1,043,468) | Rp 624,572 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (Rp 1,141,751) | Rp 443,680 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (Rp 1,314,759) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (Rp 1,246,681) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jordan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (Rp 458,170,701) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (Rp 22,123) | Rp 12,273 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (Rp 637,087) | Rp 150,291 | + 324% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jordan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (Rp 57,102) | Rp 36,367 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Rp 171,231) | Rp 60,467 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (Rp 441,407) | Rp 351,050 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (Rp 123,492) | Rp 130,123 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (Rp 61,193) | Rp 21,655 | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (Rp 77,373) | Rp 34,558 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (Rp 38,317) | Rp 30,035 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (Rp 45,156) | Rp 15,580 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (Rp 137,973) | Rp 88,350 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jordan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (Rp 674,307) | Rp 216,012 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (Rp 395,065) | Rp 104,481 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (Rp 866,514) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (Rp 1,031,088) | Rp 383,761 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Rp 133,645) | Rp 162,937 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (Rp 79,157) | Rp 36,298 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (Rp 118,197) | Rp 40,791 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (Rp 5,769,508) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (Rp 2,106) | Rp 2,029 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (Rp 1,092,008) | Rp 496,553 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (Rp 55,177) | Rp 35,528 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
21152.946
IDR
/
JOD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,284 prices entered by 144 different people.
Cost of living in Jordan is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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