Cost of living in Jordan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (41 ₪) | 69 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (27 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (5.70 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (3.11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (2.70 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (18 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (75 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (5.43 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (1.42 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (3,291 ₪) | 9,468 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (1,822 ₪) | 6,889 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (283 ₪) | 1,064 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (2,469 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (1,200 ₪) | 4,195 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (145 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (81 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (874 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (525 ₪) | 407 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (30 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (26 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (251 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (275 ₪) | 207 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (316 ₪) | 434 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (300 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (111,020 ₪) | 140,281 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (5.33 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (153 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (41 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (106 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (30 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (33 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Jordan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (162 ₪) | 168 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (95 ₪) | 88 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (209 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (248 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (32 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (19 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (28 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (1,389 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (0.51 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (263 ₪) | 268 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.092
ILS
/
JOD
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Cost of living in Jordan is 35% cheaper than in Israel
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