Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Jordan 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Jordan is 23.5% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Jordan is 17.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Jordan are 8.5% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Jordan are 60.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Jordan are 7.1% 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) |
28.03 RM (4.50 JOD) |
+86.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (16.06 JOD) |
186.83 RM (30.00 JOD) |
+86.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (3.21 JOD) |
31.14 RM (5.00 JOD) |
+55.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (2.41 JOD) |
24.91 RM (4.00 JOD) |
+66.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (3.21 JOD) |
31.14 RM (5.00 JOD) |
+55.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (1.87 JOD) |
14.99 RM (2.41 JOD) |
+28.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (0.52 JOD) |
2.02 RM (0.32 JOD) |
-38.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (0.28 JOD) |
1.64 RM (0.26 JOD) |
-7.4 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.90 RM (4.64 JOD) |
24.04 RM (3.86 JOD) |
-16.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.67 RM (0.59 JOD) |
2.00 RM (0.32 JOD) |
-45.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (0.42 JOD) |
3.31 RM (0.53 JOD) |
+25.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.71 RM (1.40 JOD) |
9.24 RM (1.48 JOD) |
+6.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (4.27 JOD) |
13.32 RM (2.14 JOD) |
-49.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.79 RM (1.25 JOD) |
11.62 RM (1.87 JOD) |
+49.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.06 RM (2.58 JOD) |
22.83 RM (3.67 JOD) |
+42.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (0.87 JOD) |
3.56 RM (0.57 JOD) |
-34.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (0.45 JOD) |
3.13 RM (0.50 JOD) |
+12.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (0.80 JOD) |
2.72 RM (0.44 JOD) |
-45.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (0.46 JOD) |
1.50 RM (0.24 JOD) |
-47.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 RM (0.33 JOD) |
1.76 RM (0.28 JOD) |
-15.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (0.37 JOD) |
1.44 RM (0.23 JOD) |
-38.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (0.71 JOD) |
2.71 RM (0.43 JOD) |
-38.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (0.38 JOD) |
2.56 RM (0.41 JOD) |
+7.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (12.04 JOD) |
93.42 RM (15.00 JOD) |
+24.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.91 RM (1.91 JOD) |
21.54 RM (3.46 JOD) |
+80.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (2.51 JOD) |
25.32 RM (4.07 JOD) |
+61.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (2.89 JOD) |
15.57 RM (2.50 JOD) |
-13.5 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.48 JOD) |
3.43 RM (0.55 JOD) |
+14.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (8.03 JOD) |
186.83 RM (30.00 JOD) |
+273.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (0.80 JOD) |
3.11 RM (0.50 JOD) |
-37.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.44 RM (1.03 JOD) |
10.02 RM (1.61 JOD) |
+55.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.00 RM (3.53 JOD) |
31.14 RM (5.00 JOD) |
+41.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.25 JOD) |
23.67 RM (3.80 JOD) |
+204.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
165,000.00 RM (26,494.11 JOD) |
124,555.96 RM (20,000.00 JOD) |
-24.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,893.27 RM (21,338.72 JOD) |
140,532.66 RM (22,565.38 JOD) |
+5.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.59 RM (34.14 JOD) |
420.49 RM (67.52 JOD) |
+97.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.50 RM (7.15 JOD) |
72.98 RM (11.72 JOD) |
+64.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.64 RM (18.25 JOD) |
140.45 RM (22.55 JOD) |
+23.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.15 RM (24.91 JOD) |
207.07 RM (33.25 JOD) |
+33.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.88 RM (4.48 JOD) |
164.22 RM (26.37 JOD) |
+488.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (3.21 JOD) |
49.82 RM (8.00 JOD) |
+149.1 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
758.48 RM (121.79 JOD) |
874.58 RM (140.43 JOD) |
+15.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,876.19 RM (4,797.23 JOD) |
23,052.29 RM (3,701.52 JOD) |
-22.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.22 RM (40.82 JOD) |
233.41 RM (37.48 JOD) |
-8.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.66 RM (22.75 JOD) |
227.14 RM (36.47 JOD) |
+60.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
320.78 RM (51.51 JOD) |
453.32 RM (72.79 JOD) |
+41.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.39 RM (44.38 JOD) |
324.44 RM (52.10 JOD) |
+17.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,643.61 RM (263.92 JOD) |
1,486.12 RM (238.63 JOD) |
-9.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,131.55 RM (181.69 JOD) |
1,018.69 RM (163.57 JOD) |
-10.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,924.52 RM (469.59 JOD) |
2,638.51 RM (423.67 JOD) |
-9.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,942.19 RM (311.86 JOD) |
1,849.79 RM (297.02 JOD) |
-4.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
817.02 RM (131.19 JOD) |
495.88 RM (79.62 JOD) |
-39.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.10 RM (75.16 JOD) |
320.71 RM (51.50 JOD) |
-31.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Jordan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,034.30 RM (647.79 JOD) |
2,970.89 RM (477.04 JOD) |
-26.4 % |
| 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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