Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina, United States vs Zarqa, Jordan
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dinar 4.973) | Dinar 4.500 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.56 (Dinar 2.528) | Dinar 3.250 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (Dinar 0.515) | Dinar 1.000 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (Dinar 2.137) | Dinar 1.100 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (Dinar 2.787) | Dinar 0.600 | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 (Dinar 3.336) | Dinar 4.000 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (Dinar 2.104) | Dinar 1.100 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Dinar 1.248) | Dinar 1.500 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.04 (Dinar 1.446) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (Dinar 1.152) | Dinar 1.000 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.56 (Dinar 1.105) | Dinar 0.531 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,203 (Dinar 854) | Dinar 400 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $857 (Dinar 609) | Dinar 225 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $122 (Dinar 86) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $897 (Dinar 637) | Dinar 350 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $654 (Dinar 465) | Dinar 250 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 15 | + 136% | |
| 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 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| 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) | $42 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,594 (Dinar 15,340) | Dinar 8,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Dinar 0.439) | Dinar 0.750 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 30 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.71 (Dinar 3.345) | Dinar 2.500 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 10 | + 547% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.93 (Dinar 4.215) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (Dinar 2.196) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.71 (Dinar 4.059) | Dinar 2.500 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.03 (Dinar 2.866) | Dinar 1.000 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (Dinar 1.478) | Dinar 2.000 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 3.000 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $180 (Dinar 128) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Dinar 5.620) | Dinar 2.000 | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (Dinar 3.323) | Dinar 1.000 | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.79 (Dinar 3.402) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (Dinar 303) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (Dinar 0.079) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (Dinar 4.059) | Dinar 2.100 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,589
($2,237)
in Greenville, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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