Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Jordan 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Jordan is 23.2% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Jordan is 17.4% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Jordan are 8.7% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Jordan are 60.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Jordan are 7.3% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Jordan is 37.4% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (2.41 JOD) |
27.96 RM (4.50 JOD) |
+86.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (16.10 JOD) |
186.39 RM (30.00 JOD) |
+86.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (3.22 JOD) |
31.06 RM (5.00 JOD) |
+55.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (2.41 JOD) |
24.85 RM (4.00 JOD) |
+65.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (3.22 JOD) |
31.06 RM (5.00 JOD) |
+55.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (1.88 JOD) |
14.96 RM (2.41 JOD) |
+28.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (0.52 JOD) |
2.01 RM (0.32 JOD) |
-38.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (0.28 JOD) |
1.63 RM (0.26 JOD) |
-7.6 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.90 RM (4.65 JOD) |
23.98 RM (3.86 JOD) |
-17.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.67 RM (0.59 JOD) |
2.00 RM (0.32 JOD) |
-45.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (0.42 JOD) |
3.30 RM (0.53 JOD) |
+25.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.71 RM (1.40 JOD) |
9.22 RM (1.48 JOD) |
+5.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (4.28 JOD) |
13.29 RM (2.14 JOD) |
-50.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.79 RM (1.25 JOD) |
11.60 RM (1.87 JOD) |
+48.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.06 RM (2.59 JOD) |
22.78 RM (3.67 JOD) |
+41.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (0.87 JOD) |
3.56 RM (0.57 JOD) |
-34.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (0.45 JOD) |
3.13 RM (0.50 JOD) |
+11.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (0.80 JOD) |
2.71 RM (0.44 JOD) |
-45.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (0.46 JOD) |
1.49 RM (0.24 JOD) |
-47.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 RM (0.33 JOD) |
1.75 RM (0.28 JOD) |
-15.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (0.37 JOD) |
1.43 RM (0.23 JOD) |
-38.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (0.71 JOD) |
2.70 RM (0.43 JOD) |
-38.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (0.39 JOD) |
2.56 RM (0.41 JOD) |
+6.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (12.07 JOD) |
93.19 RM (15.00 JOD) |
+24.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.91 RM (1.92 JOD) |
21.49 RM (3.46 JOD) |
+80.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (2.52 JOD) |
25.26 RM (4.07 JOD) |
+61.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (2.90 JOD) |
15.53 RM (2.50 JOD) |
-13.7 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.48 JOD) |
3.42 RM (0.55 JOD) |
+13.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (8.05 JOD) |
186.39 RM (30.00 JOD) |
+272.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (0.80 JOD) |
3.11 RM (0.50 JOD) |
-37.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.44 RM (1.04 JOD) |
10.00 RM (1.61 JOD) |
+55.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.00 RM (3.54 JOD) |
31.06 RM (5.00 JOD) |
+41.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.25 JOD) |
23.61 RM (3.80 JOD) |
+203.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
165,000.00 RM (26,557.23 JOD) |
124,259.94 RM (20,000.00 JOD) |
-24.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,893.27 RM (21,389.56 JOD) |
140,198.66 RM (22,565.38 JOD) |
+5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.59 RM (34.22 JOD) |
419.49 RM (67.52 JOD) |
+97.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.50 RM (7.16 JOD) |
72.80 RM (11.72 JOD) |
+63.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.64 RM (18.29 JOD) |
140.12 RM (22.55 JOD) |
+23.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.15 RM (24.97 JOD) |
206.58 RM (33.25 JOD) |
+33.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.88 RM (4.49 JOD) |
163.83 RM (26.37 JOD) |
+487.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (3.22 JOD) |
49.70 RM (8.00 JOD) |
+148.5 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
758.48 RM (122.08 JOD) |
872.50 RM (140.43 JOD) |
+15.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,876.19 RM (4,808.66 JOD) |
22,997.50 RM (3,701.52 JOD) |
-23.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.21 RM (40.92 JOD) |
232.85 RM (37.48 JOD) |
-8.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.66 RM (22.80 JOD) |
226.60 RM (36.47 JOD) |
+60.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
320.78 RM (51.63 JOD) |
452.24 RM (72.79 JOD) |
+41.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.38 RM (44.48 JOD) |
323.67 RM (52.10 JOD) |
+17.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,643.61 RM (264.54 JOD) |
1,482.59 RM (238.63 JOD) |
-9.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,131.55 RM (182.13 JOD) |
1,016.27 RM (163.57 JOD) |
-10.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,924.43 RM (470.70 JOD) |
2,632.24 RM (423.67 JOD) |
-10.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,942.12 RM (312.59 JOD) |
1,845.39 RM (297.02 JOD) |
-5.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
817.02 RM (131.50 JOD) |
494.70 RM (79.62 JOD) |
-39.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.10 RM (75.34 JOD) |
319.95 RM (51.50 JOD) |
-31.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,034.30 RM (649.33 JOD) |
2,963.83 RM (477.04 JOD) |
-26.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 7.62 | +82.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 528 | 146 |
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