Amman vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Amman (Jordan) · Overall index 34.0 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 58% more expensive than Amman.
- Rent in Tokyo is 81% more expensive than in Amman.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 65% more expensive than in Amman.
| Item | Amman | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +81% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $739 | $1,307 | +77% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $419 | $782 | +87% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,411 | $2,737 | +94% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $908 | $1,558 | +72% |
| Groceries | +53% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.61 | $0.87 | +43% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.72 | $2.62 | +52% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.53 | $3.43 | +36% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.18 | $3.26 | +50% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.74 | $9.15 | +36% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.84 | $9.77 | +67% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.74 | $14.2 | +83% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.38 | $3.74 | +57% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.93 | $1.62 | +74% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.29 | $3 | +31% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.79 | $4.44 | +59% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.33 | $2.3 | +73% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.39 | $2.06 | +48% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.19 | $1.69 | +42% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $1.8 | +48% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.28 | $11.4 | +57% |
| Transport | +55% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.05 | $1.65 | +57% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.7 | $75.4 | +49% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.66 | $2.32 | +40% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.73 | $1.23 | +68% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.38 | $0.58 | +53% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,104 | $18,186 | +64% |
| Dining out | +65% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.14 | $13.8 | +51% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $43.4 | $70.3 | +62% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.28 | $7.88 | +84% |
| Cappuccino | $2.3 | $3.87 | +68% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.65 | +70% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.85 | $4.95 | +74% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.58 | $5.82 | +63% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.88 | $1.35 | +53% |
| Telecom | +41% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $30.2 | $41.5 | +37% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $35.8 | $52.1 | +46% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.75 | $12.7 | +45% |
| Utilities & household | +57% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $73.6 | $126 | +71% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.15 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.1 | $3.07 | +46% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.61 | $1.05 | +72% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.1 | $16.3 | +47% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $34 | $62.2 | +83% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.28 | $9.79 | +34% |
| Men's haircut | $13.6 | $23.3 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.4 | $18.8 | +65% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,007 | $1,434 | +42% |
3,227 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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