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Cost of Living & Prices:
Jordan vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURJODUSD

Jordan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.96 times less for grocery shopping in Jordan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Jordan and 4.98 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Jordan.

1.71 EUR
4.98 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Jordan and 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Jordan.

1.55 EUR
2.04 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.84 EUR (11.54 USD) in Jordan and 17.91 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Jordan.

9.84 EUR
17.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18.05 EUR (21.16 USD) in Jordan and 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

18.05 EUR
15.36 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.05 EUR (5.92 USD) in Jordan and 14.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Jordan.

5.05 EUR
14.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Jordan and 13.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Jordan.

3.01 EUR
13.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.28 EUR (5.02 USD) in Jordan and 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

4.28 EUR
2.74 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) for 12 eggs in Jordan and 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Jordan.

1.72 EUR
4.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in Jordan and 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United States.

5.33 EUR
3.35 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Jordan and 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Jordan.

0.54 EUR
2.42 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in Jordan and 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Jordan.

0.45 EUR
3.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.19 EUR (7.25 USD) in Jordan and 14.26 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Jordan.

6.19 EUR
14.26 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Jordan and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United States.

1.28 EUR
1.07 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Jordan and 3.33 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Jordan.

0.66 EUR
3.33 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Jordan and 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Jordan.

1.26 EUR
4.55 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Jordan and 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Jordan.

0.82 EUR
3.63 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Jordan and 7.01 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Jordan.

1.46 EUR
7.01 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in Jordan and 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Jordan.

0.65 EUR
5.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in Jordan and 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Jordan.

0.48 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Jordan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Jordan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.49 EUR (4.09 USD) in Jordan and 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Jordan.

3.49 EUR
4.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Jordan and 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Jordan.

0.46 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.02 EUR (7.05 USD) in Jordan and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Jordan.

6.02 EUR
6.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.02 EUR (7.05 USD) in Jordan and 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Jordan.

6.02 EUR
8.53 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.02 EUR (7.05 USD) in Jordan and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Jordan.

6.02 EUR
10.24 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 36.1 EUR (42.31 USD) in Jordan and 85.32 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Jordan.

36.10 EUR
85.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.02 EUR (7.05 USD) in Jordan and 21.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Jordan.

6.02 EUR
21.33 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Jordan and 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Jordan.

0.32 EUR
1.88 EUR

Fuel

EURJODUSD

Jordan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times more for fuel in Jordan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Jordan and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.81 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in Jordan and 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

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Jordan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.7 times less for transportation in Jordan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45.13 EUR (52.89 USD) in Jordan and 110.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Jordan.

45.13 EUR
110.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.71 USD) in Jordan and 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Jordan.

0.60 EUR
2.35 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.02 EUR (7.05 USD) in Jordan and 25.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Jordan.

6.02 EUR
25.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.9 EUR (1.06 USD) in Jordan and 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Jordan.

0.90 EUR
1.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Jordan and 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Jordan.

0.42 EUR
3.84 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Jordan vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.63 EUR (11.28 USD) in Jordan and 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Jordan.

9.63 EUR
15.36 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.92 EUR (59.68 USD) in Jordan and 83.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Jordan.

50.92 EUR
83.84 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.36 EUR (28.55 USD) in Jordan and 32.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Jordan.

24.36 EUR
32.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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Jordan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.39 times less for renting an apartment in Jordan than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 294.4 EUR (345.05 USD) in Jordan and 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Jordan.

294.40 EUR
3 243 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 223.87 EUR (262.38 USD) in Jordan and 2031 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Jordan.

223.87 EUR
2 031 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 515.69 EUR (604.41 USD) in Jordan and 6053 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Jordan.

515.69 EUR
6 053 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 393.58 EUR (461.3 USD) in Jordan and 3504 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Jordan.

393.58 EUR
3 504 EUR

Flats for sale

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Jordan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.19 times less for buying an apartment in Jordan than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1112 EUR (1302.95 USD) in Jordan and 12182 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Jordan.

1 112 EUR
12 182 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 683.8 EUR (801.45 USD) in Jordan and 7914 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Jordan.

683.80 EUR
7 914 EUR

Salary

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Jordan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Jordan is 9.71 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 526.99 EUR (617.66 USD) in Jordan and 5117 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 89.7% lower in Jordan.

526.99 EUR
5 117 EUR

Hotels

EURJODUSD

Jordan vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

72.3 EUR
88.5 EUR

Two stars

47.3 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

68.8 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

106 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

142 EUR
513 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Jordan: 7 cities, 258 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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