Cost of living in Portugal compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 5.601) | Dinar 5.375 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (Dinar 2.538) | Dinar 2.665 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (Dinar 0.665) | Dinar 1.120 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (Dinar 2.206) | Dinar 1.606 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (Dinar 1.577) | Dinar 0.611 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (Dinar 3.898) | Dinar 3.323 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (Dinar 1.385) | Dinar 1.349 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (Dinar 1.280) | Dinar 0.529 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Dinar 0.815) | Dinar 3.595 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.97 (Dinar 3.796) | Dinar 15 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (Dinar 1.698) | Dinar 1.066 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Dinar 0.645) | Dinar 0.279 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,166 (Dinar 890) | Dinar 646 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (Dinar 652) | Dinar 358 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 56 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €892 (Dinar 681) | Dinar 485 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €584 (Dinar 446) | Dinar 236 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 29 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 16 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (Dinar 259) | Dinar 172 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 103 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.986 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.061 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 49 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 54 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 62 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 59 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,840 (Dinar 22,017) | Dinar 21,803 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (Dinar 1.403) | Dinar 1.046 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 30 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (Dinar 4.144) | Dinar 2.699 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 21 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (Dinar 2.853) | Dinar 5.838 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (Dinar 3.184) | Dinar 2.893 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (Dinar 3.699) | Dinar 3.658 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (Dinar 1.783) | Dinar 1.811 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Dinar 1.656) | Dinar 2.135 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Portugal | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 32 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 19 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 41 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 49 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (Dinar 2.211) | Dinar 3.742 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.96 (Dinar 1.493) | Dinar 5.588 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (Dinar 470) | Dinar 273 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (Dinar 0.284) | Dinar 0.100 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 52 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (Dinar 3.944) | Dinar 2.608 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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 3,190 prices entered by 363 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 5% more expensive than in Jordan
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