Cost of living in Jordan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jordan is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Jordan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 5.375 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.748 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.154 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.82 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.606 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.567 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 4.44 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.323 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.366 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.75 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.617 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 2.41 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.595 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 1.93 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 15 (CHF 19) | CHF 15 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.066 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.53 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.279 (CHF 0.36) | CHF 2.69 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Jordan is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Jordan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 646 (CHF 828) | CHF 3,140 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 358 (CHF 459) | CHF 2,419 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 56 (CHF 71) | CHF 200 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 485 (CHF 621) | CHF 1,714 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 236 (CHF 302) | CHF 1,271 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 29 (CHF 37) | CHF 116 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (CHF 20) | CHF 55 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 172 (CHF 220) | CHF 472 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 103 (CHF 132) | CHF 123 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 5.986 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 5.061 (CHF 6) | CHF 34 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jordan is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Jordan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 49 (CHF 63) | CHF 104 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 54 (CHF 69) | CHF 46 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 62 (CHF 80) | CHF 117 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 59 (CHF 76) | CHF 157 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Jordan is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Jordan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 21,660 (CHF 27,759) | CHF 32,081 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 1.046 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.97 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 30 (CHF 39) | CHF 81 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Jordan is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Jordan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.699 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (CHF 27) | CHF 176 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 5.838 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.29 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.893 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 4.18 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 3.658 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 5.42 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.811 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.13 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.135 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 3.28 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 7 (CHF 8) | CHF 55 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Jordan is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Jordan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 32 (CHF 41) | CHF 76 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 19 (CHF 24) | CHF 36 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 41 (CHF 52) | CHF 85 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 49 (CHF 62) | CHF 123 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.742 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 4.97 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 5.588 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 273 (CHF 350) | CHF 679 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.100 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.28 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 52 (CHF 66) | CHF 89 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.608 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jordan is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland
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