Jordan vs United States
United States is about 57% pricier than Jordan overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 43.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 89 of 100).
Metric Jordan United States
Price level (US=100) 43.3 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $10,821 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,570 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.6% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Jordan United States
Housing & utilities 52 215
Food 100 117
Transport 92 116
Restaurants & hotels 61 142
Health 53 208
Communication 91 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Jordan United States
Quality-of-life score 89/100 91/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.0 5.8
Internet users 96% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Jordan more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Jordan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Jordan would cost roughly $231,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Jordan or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 89 out of 100.
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