Cost of living in Jordan

vwbug wrote:

EXPENSIVE! If you want to live and shop in a decent, clean store like Safeway or Cosmo you'll pay the price. We all still shop in these places but items come with a stiff price compared to the States. Mostly I bring whatever I can from the USA if I know it will be very expensive in Jordan. We all use very light weight suitcases so we can pack as much as possible. I make a trip to and from Jordan about 3 X per year and I manage to bring all my favorite stuff with me. Such as: hair products, makeup, food stuff, sheets, blankets, curtains, pillows, shoes, clothes, and jackets. Plus I bring things that are light weight but cost way more in Amman, such as dryer sheets, dishwasher soap, favorite snacks, contact lenses, lense cleaner to mention a few things. You just have to know who to pack and what is most important to you. Good Luck!

Hi There!
read many posts re moving to Jordan/Amman but not getting sensible info as i had hoped, despite the threads had been read many many times, probably by people like myself, genuinely interested to find answers.
i liked your observations and a quick clear picture of whats it like living on a day to day basis.
i am from States, currently living with my family in dubai (for the last few years) and making a move to jordan before end of year.  i did the same as you for all the years living in dubai --annual trips to Target then lug back my suitcases of necessities to dubai... lol. and, this is dubai, where supposedly you can find almost everything...
anyway, would you mind me contacting you for extra info, pls?
much appreicated,