Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 39% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 8 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.375 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (Dinar 4.214) | Dinar 2.665 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Dinar 0.969) | Dinar 1.120 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.47 (Dinar 3.450) | Dinar 1.606 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (Dinar 2.292) | Dinar 0.611 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 4.774) | Dinar 3.323 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (Dinar 1.750) | Dinar 1.349 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Dinar 1.198) | Dinar 0.529 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (Dinar 1.093) | Dinar 3.595 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dinar 4.857) | Dinar 15 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (Dinar 2.271) | Dinar 1.066 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (Dinar 1.128) | Dinar 0.279 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 173% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,248 (Dinar 1,735) | Dinar 646 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 (Dinar 1,441) | Dinar 358 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 56 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,526 (Dinar 1,178) | Dinar 485 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,291 (Dinar 996) | Dinar 236 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 29 | + 448% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 16 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (Dinar 245) | Dinar 172 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (Dinar 145) | Dinar 103 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.986 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.061 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 49 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 54 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 62 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 59 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 65% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (Dinar 22,097) | Dinar 21,803 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (Dinar 1.620) | Dinar 1.046 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 30 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (Dinar 1.582) | Dinar 2.699 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 21 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (Dinar 5.404) | Dinar 5.838 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (Dinar 3.992) | Dinar 2.893 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (Dinar 3.136) | Dinar 3.658 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (Dinar 1.831) | Dinar 1.811 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (Dinar 2.499) | Dinar 2.135 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 7 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Netherlands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 32 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 19 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (Dinar 180) | Dinar 41 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 49 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (Dinar 2.567) | Dinar 3.742 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (Dinar 4.040) | Dinar 5.588 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (Dinar 491) | Dinar 273 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dinar 0.061) | Dinar 0.100 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 52 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 5.612) | Dinar 2.608 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,544 prices entered by 223 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Jordan
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