Cost of living comparison

Turkey

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Jordan

Amman vs. Ankara Cost of Living Summary

Amman is 14.3% cheaper than Ankara.

Restaurants: pay 33.0% less in Amman
Groceries: pay 4.0% more in Amman
Transportation: pay 38.0% more in Amman
Housing: pay 37.0% less in Amman
Childcare: pay 52.3% less in Amman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 19.2% more in Amman
Clothing: pay 21.8% more in Amman

The cost of transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Amman are more expensive than in Ankara. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in Amman.

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Amman vs. Ankara Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Amman instead of Ankara, you would:

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pay 33.0% less for restaurants

	Ankara	Amman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.16 TRY503.16	$7.05 JOD5.000	-30.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.65 TRY478.00	$7.05 JOD5.000	-27.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.72 TRY84.98	$0.63 JOD0.440	-63.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.74 TRY36.56	$0.58 JOD0.410	-22.1%
Average			-33.0%

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pay 4.0% more for groceries

	Ankara	Amman
Bread 1 loaf	$0.98 TRY48.46	$0.69 JOD0.490	-29.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.14 TRY254.34	$4.64 JOD3.290	-9.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.51 TRY223.24	$6.15 JOD4.360	+36.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.70 TRY133.60	$2.37 JOD1.680	-12.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.48 TRY122.71	$2.95 JOD2.090	+18.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.89 TRY44.08	$1.18 JOD0.840	+32.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.01 TRY49.94	$0.92 JOD0.650	-8.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.59 TRY29.44	$0.82 JOD0.580	+37.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 TRY38.43	$0.37 JOD0.260	-52.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.29 TRY14.49	$0.42 JOD0.300	+43.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.26 TRY12.66	$0.38 JOD0.270	+48.9%
Average			+4.0%

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pay 38.0% more for transportation

	Ankara	Amman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.38 TRY266.59	$6.52 JOD4.620	+21.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.19 TRY603.79	$42.31 JOD30.000	+247.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$48,777.71 TRY2M	$35,260.93 JOD25,000.000	-27.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.82 TRY387.43	$11.89 JOD8.430	+52.0%
Average			+38.0%

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pay 37.0% less for housing

	Ankara	Amman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.61 TRY871.98	$32.08 JOD22.740	+82.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$760.78 TRY37,669.21	$463.25 JOD328.440	-39.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$572.06 TRY28,324.97	$244.77 JOD173.540	-57.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$72.14 TRY3,572.03	$98.40 JOD69.770	+36.4%
Average			-37.0%

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pay 52.3% less for childcare

	Ankara	Amman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,048.06 TRY51,893.40	$484.03 JOD343.180	-53.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$19,763.76 TRY979K	$9,718.43 JOD6,890.360	-50.8%
Average			-52.3%

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pay 19.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Ankara	Amman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.08 TRY251.58	$8.46 JOD6.000	+66.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.09 TRY202.61	$4.50 JOD3.190	+10.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.24 TRY110.70	$3.88 JOD2.750	+73.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$72.15 TRY3,572.44	$51.90 JOD36.790	-28.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.13 TRY402.53	$11.28 JOD8.000	+38.8%
Average			+19.2%

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pay 21.8% more for clothing

	Ankara	Amman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$53.73 TRY2,660.46	$63.47 JOD45.000	+18.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$48.06 TRY2,379.65	$82.45 JOD58.450	+71.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.21 TRY5,209.19	$125.81 JOD89.200	+19.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$95.84 TRY4,745.43	$86.98 JOD61.670	-9.2%
Average			+21.8%

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