Cost of living in Jordan compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Jordan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.877 (€3.87) | €5.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (€1.55) | €1.54 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (€2.16) | €4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (€0.76) | €3.36 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (€4.47) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (€1.84) | €2.82 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (€0.83) | €1.48 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.114 (€4.19) | €2.72 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€20) | €13 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (€1.44) | €2.81 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (€0.38) | €2.20 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Jordan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (€870) | €2,665 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (€482) | €2,259 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (€75) | €290 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (€653) | €1,707 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (€317) | €1,493 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€38) | €202 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€22) | €46 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (€231) | €426 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€139) | €85 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 12% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Jordan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (€66) | €94 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (€73) | €46 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (€84) | €101 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (€79) | €103 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 31% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Jordan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (€29,169) | €31,567 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (€1.41) | €1.69 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 33 (€44) | €78 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Jordan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.859 (€3.85) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 20 (€28) | €63 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (€3.90) | €3.64 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.769 (€5.08) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.44) | €2.96 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (€2.87) | €2.39 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Jordan | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€43) | €56 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€25) | €23 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€55) | €142 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€66) | €99 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€9) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€5.04) | €3.66 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 4.602 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (€367) | €660 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (€0.13) | €0.33 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (€70) | €67 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.437 (€3.28) | €16 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 42% cheaper than in Ireland
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