Cost of Living Comparison Between Jordan and Malaysia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 18.8% lower than in Jordan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 14.9% lower than in Jordan | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 9.5% higher than in Jordan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 37.6% lower than in Jordan | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 7.9% higher than in Jordan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 59.9% higher than in Jordan | |
Restaurants | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.50 JOD (27.96 RM) |
2.41 JOD (15.00 RM) |
-46.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 JOD (186.39 RM) |
16.10 JOD (100.00 RM) |
-46.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.00 JOD (31.06 RM) |
3.22 JOD (20.00 RM) |
-35.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
4.00 JOD (24.85 RM) |
2.41 JOD (15.00 RM) |
-39.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.00 JOD (31.06 RM) |
3.22 JOD (20.00 RM) |
-35.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.41 JOD (14.96 RM) |
1.88 JOD (11.66 RM) |
-22.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 JOD (2.01 RM) |
0.52 JOD (3.26 RM) |
+61.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.26 JOD (1.63 RM) |
0.28 JOD (1.77 RM) |
+8.2 % |
Markets | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.86 JOD (23.98 RM) |
4.65 JOD (28.90 RM) |
+20.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.32 JOD (2.00 RM) |
0.59 JOD (3.67 RM) |
+83.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.53 JOD (3.30 RM) |
0.42 JOD (2.63 RM) |
-20.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.48 JOD (9.22 RM) |
1.40 JOD (8.71 RM) |
-5.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.14 JOD (13.29 RM) |
4.28 JOD (26.60 RM) |
+100.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.87 JOD (11.60 RM) |
1.25 JOD (7.79 RM) |
-32.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.67 JOD (22.78 RM) |
2.59 JOD (16.06 RM) |
-29.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.57 JOD (3.56 RM) |
0.87 JOD (5.41 RM) |
+52.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.50 JOD (3.13 RM) |
0.45 JOD (2.79 RM) |
-10.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.44 JOD (2.71 RM) |
0.80 JOD (4.99 RM) |
+84.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.24 JOD (1.49 RM) |
0.46 JOD (2.87 RM) |
+92.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.28 JOD (1.75 RM) |
0.33 JOD (2.07 RM) |
+18.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.23 JOD (1.43 RM) |
0.37 JOD (2.33 RM) |
+62.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.43 JOD (2.70 RM) |
0.71 JOD (4.42 RM) |
+63.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.41 JOD (2.56 RM) |
0.39 JOD (2.40 RM) |
-6.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15.00 JOD (93.19 RM) |
12.07 JOD (75.00 RM) |
-19.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.46 JOD (21.49 RM) |
1.92 JOD (11.91 RM) |
-44.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.07 JOD (25.26 RM) |
2.52 JOD (15.65 RM) |
-38.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.50 JOD (15.53 RM) |
2.90 JOD (18.00 RM) |
+15.9 % |
Transportation | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.55 JOD (3.42 RM) |
0.48 JOD (3.00 RM) |
-12.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
30.00 JOD (186.39 RM) |
8.05 JOD (50.00 RM) |
-73.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.50 JOD (3.11 RM) |
0.80 JOD (5.00 RM) |
+61.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 JOD (10.00 RM) |
1.04 JOD (6.44 RM) |
-35.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 JOD (31.06 RM) |
3.54 JOD (22.00 RM) |
-29.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
3.80 JOD (23.61 RM) |
1.25 JOD (7.77 RM) |
-67.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,000.00 JOD (124,259.94 RM) |
26,557.23 JOD (165,000.00 RM) |
+32.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,565.38 JOD (140,198.66 RM) |
21,389.56 JOD (132,893.27 RM) |
-5.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
67.52 JOD (419.49 RM) |
34.22 JOD (212.59 RM) |
-49.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
11.72 JOD (72.80 RM) |
7.16 JOD (44.50 RM) |
-38.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
22.55 JOD (140.12 RM) |
18.29 JOD (113.64 RM) |
-18.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
33.25 JOD (206.58 RM) |
24.97 JOD (155.15 RM) |
-24.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
26.37 JOD (163.83 RM) |
4.49 JOD (27.88 RM) |
-83.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.00 JOD (49.70 RM) |
3.22 JOD (20.00 RM) |
-59.8 % |
Childcare | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
140.43 JOD (872.50 RM) |
122.08 JOD (758.48 RM) |
-13.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
3,701.52 JOD (22,997.50 RM) |
4,808.66 JOD (29,876.19 RM) |
+29.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
37.48 JOD (232.85 RM) |
40.92 JOD (254.21 RM) |
+9.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
36.47 JOD (226.60 RM) |
22.80 JOD (141.66 RM) |
-37.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
72.79 JOD (452.24 RM) |
51.63 JOD (320.78 RM) |
-29.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
52.10 JOD (323.67 RM) |
44.48 JOD (276.38 RM) |
-14.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
238.63 JOD (1,482.59 RM) |
264.54 JOD (1,643.61 RM) |
+10.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
163.57 JOD (1,016.27 RM) |
182.13 JOD (1,131.55 RM) |
+11.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
423.67 JOD (2,632.24 RM) |
470.70 JOD (2,924.43 RM) |
+11.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
297.02 JOD (1,845.39 RM) |
312.59 JOD (1,942.12 RM) |
+5.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
79.62 JOD (494.70 RM) |
131.50 JOD (817.02 RM) |
+65.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
51.50 JOD (319.95 RM) |
75.34 JOD (468.10 RM) |
+46.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Jordan Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
477.04 JOD (2,963.83 RM) |
649.33 JOD (4,034.30 RM) |
+36.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.62 | 4.17 | -45.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 146 | 528 |
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