Cost of living
Madaba compared to Amman
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Amman are roughly 9% higher than in Madaba.
Cost of living
| Item | Madaba | Amman |
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| Total with rent one person | 695 | 792 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,888 | 1,692 |
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| Without rent one person | 397 | 512 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,202 | 1,165 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 211.2 | 205.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 322.62 | 370.49 |
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| Food person | 277 | 338 |
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| Food family | 956 | 992 |
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| Transport person | 37.2 | 29.93 |
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| Transport family | 107.89 | 82.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.84 years | 84.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Madaba | Amman |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.15 | 7.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.59 | 60.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.26 | 7.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.99 | 6.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.93 | 4.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Madaba | Amman |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 121.94 | 142.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 136.97 | 117.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 239 | 284.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 238.38 | 228.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.2 | 65.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.64 | 94.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.78 | 28.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Madaba | Amman |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.22 | 7.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,046 | 990 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 776 | 815 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.02% | 38.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.8 | 12.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Madaba | Amman |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.49 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.41 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.01 | 7.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.47 | 7.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.29 | 13.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Madaba | Amman |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.65 | 41.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.29 | 10.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.43 | 28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.99 | 9.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.21 | 23.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.92 | 109.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.32 | 65.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,302 | 5,425 |
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