Cost of Living Comparison Between Amman and Istanbul 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Istanbul are 12.0% lower than in Amman (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Istanbul are 7.1% higher than in Amman | |
| Rent Prices in Istanbul are 113.0% higher than in Amman | |
| Restaurant Prices in Istanbul are 1.7% higher than in Amman | |
| Groceries Prices in Istanbul are 7.8% lower than in Amman | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Istanbul is 9.2% higher than in Amman | |
Restaurants | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
5.00 JOD (228.28 TL) |
6.57 JOD (300.00 TL) |
+31.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 JOD (1,369.67 TL) |
32.85 JOD (1,500.00 TL) |
+9.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.00 JOD (228.28 TL) |
4.93 JOD (225.00 TL) |
-1.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.00 JOD (228.28 TL) |
2.41 JOD (110.00 TL) |
-51.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.00 JOD (228.28 TL) |
3.29 JOD (150.00 TL) |
-34.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.82 JOD (128.67 TL) |
2.04 JOD (93.24 TL) |
-27.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.36 JOD (16.36 TL) |
0.88 JOD (40.11 TL) |
+145.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.26 JOD (12.09 TL) |
0.38 JOD (17.51 TL) |
+44.8 % |
Markets | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.06 JOD (185.34 TL) |
3.09 JOD (141.10 TL) |
-23.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.35 JOD (16.15 TL) |
0.38 JOD (17.22 TL) |
+6.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.56 JOD (25.53 TL) |
0.60 JOD (27.46 TL) |
+7.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.36 JOD (62.22 TL) |
1.49 JOD (68.04 TL) |
+9.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.24 JOD (102.37 TL) |
2.70 JOD (123.08 TL) |
+20.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.78 JOD (81.35 TL) |
1.78 JOD (81.43 TL) |
+0.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.63 JOD (165.67 TL) |
5.09 JOD (232.40 TL) |
+40.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.64 JOD (29.23 TL) |
0.39 JOD (17.63 TL) |
-39.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.55 JOD (25.11 TL) |
0.57 JOD (26.16 TL) |
+4.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.50 JOD (22.78 TL) |
0.30 JOD (13.54 TL) |
-40.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.24 JOD (11.18 TL) |
0.40 JOD (18.48 TL) |
+65.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.30 JOD (13.53 TL) |
0.24 JOD (11.00 TL) |
-18.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.28 JOD (12.76 TL) |
0.18 JOD (8.40 TL) |
-34.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.48 JOD (21.87 TL) |
0.70 JOD (31.95 TL) |
+46.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.41 JOD (18.60 TL) |
0.29 JOD (13.13 TL) |
-29.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15.00 JOD (684.83 TL) |
6.57 JOD (300.00 TL) |
-56.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.56 JOD (162.59 TL) |
1.28 JOD (58.54 TL) |
-64.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.49 JOD (204.80 TL) |
1.81 JOD (82.56 TL) |
-59.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.50 JOD (114.14 TL) |
1.31 JOD (60.00 TL) |
-47.4 % |
Transportation | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.55 JOD (25.11 TL) |
0.39 JOD (17.70 TL) |
-29.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 JOD (1,826.22 TL) |
30.40 JOD (1,388.00 TL) |
-24.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.40 JOD (18.03 TL) |
0.55 JOD (25.00 TL) |
+38.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 JOD (73.48 TL) |
0.62 JOD (28.36 TL) |
-61.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 JOD (228.28 TL) |
4.93 JOD (225.00 TL) |
-1.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
3.95 JOD (180.23 TL) |
3.30 JOD (150.87 TL) |
-16.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,000.00 JOD (913,112.25 TL) |
30,664.36 JOD (1,400,000.00 TL) |
+53.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,225.00 JOD (1,014,695.98 TL) |
30,860.03 JOD (1,408,933.52 TL) |
+38.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
64.67 JOD (2,952.66 TL) |
40.00 JOD (1,826.09 TL) |
-38.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
11.69 JOD (533.51 TL) |
5.90 JOD (269.58 TL) |
-49.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
25.20 JOD (1,150.70 TL) |
7.71 JOD (351.92 TL) |
-69.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.71 JOD (1,904.08 TL) |
28.37 JOD (1,295.04 TL) |
-32.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.18 JOD (1,103.79 TL) |
9.68 JOD (442.11 TL) |
-59.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
9.00 JOD (410.90 TL) |
4.38 JOD (200.00 TL) |
-51.3 % |
Childcare | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
174.62 JOD (7,972.44 TL) |
387.69 JOD (17,700.03 TL) |
+122.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
4,030.40 JOD (184,010.38 TL) |
7,935.35 JOD (362,293.44 TL) |
+96.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
45.80 JOD (2,090.88 TL) |
33.45 JOD (1,527.12 TL) |
-27.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
39.58 JOD (1,806.84 TL) |
24.13 JOD (1,101.57 TL) |
-39.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
81.74 JOD (3,731.85 TL) |
62.26 JOD (2,842.47 TL) |
-23.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
65.14 JOD (2,973.96 TL) |
56.36 JOD (2,573.19 TL) |
-13.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
261.51 JOD (11,939.20 TL) |
542.35 JOD (24,761.23 TL) |
+107.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
193.18 JOD (8,819.68 TL) |
345.41 JOD (15,769.91 TL) |
+78.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
437.08 JOD (19,955.09 TL) |
1,066.75 JOD (48,703.26 TL) |
+144.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
327.50 JOD (14,952.21 TL) |
642.81 JOD (29,347.83 TL) |
+96.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
87.12 JOD (3,977.58 TL) |
216.01 JOD (9,861.99 TL) |
+147.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
53.19 JOD (2,428.46 TL) |
110.77 JOD (5,057.14 TL) |
+108.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amman Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
475.20 JOD (21,695.55 TL) |
556.07 JOD (25,387.57 TL) |
+17.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.68 | 43.20 | +462.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 127 | 1271 |
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