Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina, United States compared to Zarqa, Jordan
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.667 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (Dinar 4.251) | Dinar 4.500 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.77 (Dinar 2.670) | Dinar 3.250 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (Dinar 0.548) | Dinar 1.000 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (Dinar 1.885) | Dinar 1.100 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (Dinar 2.778) | Dinar 0.600 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 (Dinar 3.327) | Dinar 4.000 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (Dinar 2.150) | Dinar 1.100 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Dinar 1.244) | Dinar 1.500 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (Dinar 0.978) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (Dinar 1.149) | Dinar 1.000 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (Dinar 1.045) | Dinar 0.531 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,725 (Dinar 1,222) | Dinar 400 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $963 (Dinar 682) | Dinar 225 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (Dinar 85) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $968 (Dinar 685) | Dinar 350 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $683 (Dinar 484) | Dinar 250 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 15 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (Dinar 191) | Dinar 250 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 95 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 80 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (Dinar 14,170) | Dinar 8,000 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (Dinar 0.397) | Dinar 0.750 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 30 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.71 (Dinar 3.336) | Dinar 2.500 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 10 | + 567% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (Dinar 3.890) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (Dinar 2.144) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (Dinar 4.072) | Dinar 2.500 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.83 (Dinar 2.716) | Dinar 1.000 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (Dinar 1.380) | Dinar 2.000 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 3.000 | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dinar 5.314) | Dinar 2.000 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.88 (Dinar 2.749) | Dinar 1.000 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Dinar 2.125) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (Dinar 301) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Dinar 0.071) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (Dinar 4.145) | Dinar 2.100 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 310 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,494
($2,108)
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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