Cost of living in United States compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in United States is 25% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.700 | + 127% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.817) | Dinar 4.531 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (Dinar 3.017) | Dinar 1.860 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Dinar 0.627) | Dinar 0.955 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.94 (Dinar 2.081) | Dinar 1.631 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (Dinar 2.911) | Dinar 0.583 | + 399% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dinar 4.517) | Dinar 2.566 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (Dinar 2.341) | Dinar 1.285 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (Dinar 1.191) | Dinar 0.608 | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (Dinar 2.342) | Dinar 5.873 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Dinar 1.411) | Dinar 1.077 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (Dinar 1.459) | Dinar 0.448 | + 226% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in United States is 150% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,217 (Dinar 1,572) | Dinar 668 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,558 (Dinar 1,105) | Dinar 285 | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Dinar 125) | Dinar 71 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,547 (Dinar 1,097) | Dinar 390 | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,124 (Dinar 797) | Dinar 224 | + 255% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 26 | + 205% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 18 | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | $271 (Dinar 192) | Dinar 209 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 97 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.422 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.000 | + 209% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in United States is 22% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 32 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 48 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 63 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 53 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in United States is 11% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,606 (Dinar 16,738) | Dinar 18,921 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Dinar 0.454) | Dinar 0.841 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 37 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 70% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 5.044) | Dinar 4.105 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.766 | + 145% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 20 | + 296% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dinar 4.659) | Dinar 4.862 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (Dinar 2.456) | Dinar 2.846 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (Dinar 3.516) | Dinar 3.241 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (Dinar 2.597) | Dinar 1.234 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Dinar 1.282) | Dinar 2.579 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.990 | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 41% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 19 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 33 | + 346% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 36 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.788 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (Dinar 3.590) | Dinar 2.476 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (Dinar 4.142) | Dinar 12 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (Dinar 297) | Dinar 350 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (Dinar 0.362) | Dinar 0.036 | + 898% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 41 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dinar 5.850) | Dinar 3.031 | + 93% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,327 prices entered by 4,218 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 51% more expensive than in Jordan
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