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Moldova

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Jordan

Amman vs. Chisinau Cost of Living Summary

Amman is 4.4% cheaper than Chisinau.

Restaurants: pay 32.4% less in Amman
Groceries: pay 8.3% more in Amman
Transportation: pay 53.9% more in Amman
Housing: pay 34.5% less in Amman
Childcare: pay 36.2% more in Amman
Entertainment and Sports: pay 73.8% more in Amman
Clothing: pay 3.7% more in Amman

The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, childcare, groceries, and clothing in Amman are more expensive than in Chisinau. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in Amman.

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Amman vs. Chisinau Cost Breakdown

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pay 32.4% less for restaurants

	Chisinau	Amman
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$11.22 MDL200.58	$7.05 JOD5.000	-37.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.70 MDL155.45	$7.05 JOD5.000	-18.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.21 MDL21.60	$0.63 JOD0.440	-48.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.89 MDL15.92	$0.58 JOD0.410	-35.4%
Average			-32.4%

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pay 8.3% more for groceries

	Chisinau	Amman
Bread 1 loaf	$0.71 MDL12.71	$0.69 JOD0.490	-2.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.89 MDL87.39	$4.64 JOD3.290	-5.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.73 MDL84.61	$6.15 JOD4.360	+30.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.79 MDL49.81	$2.37 JOD1.680	-15.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.36 MDL42.13	$2.95 JOD2.090	+25.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.44 MDL7.83	$1.18 JOD0.840	+169.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.87 MDL15.60	$0.92 JOD0.650	+5.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.94 MDL16.79	$0.82 JOD0.580	-12.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.01 MDL17.97	$0.37 JOD0.260	-63.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.31 MDL5.58	$0.42 JOD0.300	+34.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.25 MDL4.40	$0.38 JOD0.270	+54.9%
Average			+8.3%

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pay 53.9% more for transportation

	Chisinau	Amman
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.44 MDL115.06	$6.52 JOD4.620	+1.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$13.52 MDL241.70	$42.31 JOD30.000	+213.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,507.41 MDL528K	$35,260.93 JOD25,000.000	+19.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.94 MDL88.26	$11.89 JOD8.430	+140.9%
Average			+53.9%

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pay 34.5% less for housing

	Chisinau	Amman
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$10.59 MDL189.39	$32.08 JOD22.740	+202.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$679.74 MDL12,152.24	$463.25 JOD328.440	-31.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$435.34 MDL7,782.96	$244.77 JOD173.540	-43.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$185.85 MDL3,322.64	$98.40 JOD69.770	-47.1%
Average			-34.5%

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pay 36.2% more for childcare

	Chisinau	Amman
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$434.06 MDL7,759.94	$484.03 JOD343.180	+11.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,841.67 MDL104K	$9,718.43 JOD6,890.360	+66.4%
Average			+36.2%

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pay 73.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Chisinau	Amman
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.24 MDL40.12	$8.46 JOD6.000	+277.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.16 MDL38.67	$4.50 JOD3.190	+108.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.42 MDL61.18	$3.88 JOD2.750	+13.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.67 MDL745.01	$51.90 JOD36.790	+24.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.41 MDL150.43	$11.28 JOD8.000	+34.1%
Average			+73.8%

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pay 3.7% more for clothing

	Chisinau	Amman
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$79.80 MDL1,426.62	$63.47 JOD45.000	-20.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$47.07 MDL841.43	$82.45 JOD58.450	+75.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$114.14 MDL2,040.51	$125.81 JOD89.200	+10.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$115.56 MDL2,065.97	$86.98 JOD61.670	-24.7%
Average			+3.7%

Chisinau vs. Amman - Cost of clothing

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