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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dinar 5.886) | Dinar 4.500 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (Dinar 2.576) | Dinar 3.250 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.59 (Dinar 0.416) | Dinar 1.000 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (Dinar 2.181) | Dinar 1.100 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.29 (Dinar 3.039) | Dinar 0.600 | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (Dinar 3.630) | Dinar 4.000 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (Dinar 2.182) | Dinar 1.100 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (Dinar 1.212) | Dinar 1.500 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (Dinar 1.720) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 1.000 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (Dinar 1.049) | Dinar 0.531 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,447 (Dinar 1,026) | Dinar 400 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $982 (Dinar 696) | Dinar 225 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $143 (Dinar 101) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,083 (Dinar 768) | Dinar 350 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $731 (Dinar 519) | Dinar 250 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $105 (Dinar 74) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 15 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $272 (Dinar 193) | Dinar 250 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 95 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 80 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Dinar 55) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,409 (Dinar 15,179) | Dinar 8,000 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Dinar 0.455) | Dinar 0.750 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 30 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.12 (Dinar 3.630) | Dinar 2.500 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 10 | + 609% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.93 (Dinar 4.207) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (Dinar 2.192) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 4.271) | Dinar 2.500 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.19 (Dinar 2.973) | Dinar 1.000 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (Dinar 1.603) | Dinar 2.000 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 3.000 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (Dinar 142) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.000 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (Dinar 3.398) | Dinar 1.000 | + 240% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (Dinar 3.890) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (Dinar 303) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (Dinar 0.080) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.82 (Dinar 4.125) | Dinar 2.100 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,557 ($2,196) in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dinar 1,100 in Zarqa.
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