Cost of living in United States compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 23% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.700 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.835) | Dinar 4.531 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (Dinar 2.998) | Dinar 1.860 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Dinar 0.617) | Dinar 0.955 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (Dinar 2.054) | Dinar 1.631 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (Dinar 2.896) | Dinar 0.583 | + 397% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dinar 4.412) | Dinar 2.566 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (Dinar 2.416) | Dinar 1.285 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (Dinar 1.213) | Dinar 0.608 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (Dinar 2.277) | Dinar 5.873 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (Dinar 1.407) | Dinar 1.077 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (Dinar 1.488) | Dinar 0.448 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United States is 152% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,186 (Dinar 1,550) | Dinar 633 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,555 (Dinar 1,103) | Dinar 285 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Dinar 127) | Dinar 71 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,512 (Dinar 1,072) | Dinar 390 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (Dinar 792) | Dinar 224 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 26 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 18 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 209 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 97 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.422 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 5.000 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 23% 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) | $42 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 48 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 63 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 53 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 10% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,648 (Dinar 16,766) | Dinar 18,921 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (Dinar 0.463) | Dinar 0.841 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 37 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 68% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 4.958) | Dinar 4.105 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.766 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 20 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dinar 4.630) | Dinar 4.862 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Dinar 2.447) | Dinar 2.846 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (Dinar 3.463) | Dinar 3.241 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (Dinar 2.563) | Dinar 1.234 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Dinar 1.283) | Dinar 2.579 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.990 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 23% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 19 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (Dinar 143) | Dinar 33 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 36 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.788 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (Dinar 3.563) | Dinar 2.476 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (Dinar 4.049) | Dinar 12 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (Dinar 303) | Dinar 350 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Dinar 0.177) | Dinar 0.036 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 41 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dinar 5.865) | Dinar 3.031 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 48% more expensive than in Jordan
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