Cost of living in Jordan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (€10) | €18 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.665 (€3.47) | €4.99 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.120 (€1.46) | €1.31 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (€2.09) | €3.65 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.611 (€0.79) | €2.74 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (€4.32) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.349 (€1.75) | €2.20 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.529 (€0.69) | €1.69 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (€4.68) | €1.43 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (€19) | €8 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (€1.39) | €1.92 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (€0.36) | €1.28 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (€841) | €1,243 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (€465) | €938 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (€72) | €160 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (€631) | €854 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (€307) | €664 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (€37) | €122 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (€21) | €25 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (€223) | €329 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (€134) | €136 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (€8) | €5.42 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is 40% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (€64) | €70 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (€70) | €37 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (€81) | €83 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (€77) | €105 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,803 (€28,356) | €25,513 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (€1.36) | €1.83 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (€39) | €35 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (€3.51) | €11 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€11) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€27) | €72 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (€8) | €5.45 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (€3.76) | €3.22 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (€4.76) | €2.90 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (€2.36) | €1.79 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (€2.78) | €1.96 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (€8) | €19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Jordan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (€41) | €40 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (€24) | €17 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (€53) | €74 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (€63) | €73 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (€4.87) | €1.90 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (€7) | €5.50 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (€355) | €547 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (€67) | €48 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (€3.39) | €5.58 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 14% cheaper than in Italy
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