Cost of living in United States compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 30% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 9 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.633) | Dinar 4.922 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (Dinar 3.056) | Dinar 2.381 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Dinar 0.620) | Dinar 1.065 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (Dinar 2.106) | Dinar 1.692 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (Dinar 2.852) | Dinar 0.522 | + 446% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dinar 4.416) | Dinar 3.573 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (Dinar 2.381) | Dinar 1.145 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (Dinar 1.267) | Dinar 0.682 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.08 (Dinar 2.183) | Dinar 3.008 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (Dinar 1.373) | Dinar 1.155 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (Dinar 1.439) | Dinar 0.365 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in United States is 167% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,265 (Dinar 1,606) | Dinar 562 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,614 (Dinar 1,144) | Dinar 373 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (Dinar 125) | Dinar 71 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,600 (Dinar 1,135) | Dinar 350 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (Dinar 817) | Dinar 233 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 49 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 15 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Dinar 213) | Dinar 213 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 60 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.036 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 5.333 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 63 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 78 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 61 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 13% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,112 (Dinar 16,387) | Dinar 25,023 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (Dinar 0.520) | Dinar 0.951 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 32 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 59% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 5.107) | Dinar 4.146 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 7 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 22 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dinar 4.711) | Dinar 7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (Dinar 2.548) | Dinar 2.914 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (Dinar 3.675) | Dinar 3.173 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (Dinar 2.569) | Dinar 1.295 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Dinar 1.312) | Dinar 2.263 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 6 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 11% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 36 | + 337% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 39 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (Dinar 3.413) | Dinar 3.230 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.76 (Dinar 4.086) | Dinar 5.912 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Dinar 280) | Dinar 426 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (Dinar 0.158) | Dinar 0.047 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 64 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dinar 5.742) | Dinar 2.190 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 40,821 prices entered by 5,314 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 45% more expensive than in Jordan
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