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South Carolina vs. Greenland Cost of Living Summary

South Carolina is 8.6% cheaper than Greenland overall.

Restaurants: pay 25.2% less in South Carolina
Groceries: pay 26.5% less in South Carolina
Transportation: pay 36.4% less in South Carolina
Housing: pay 17.9% more in South Carolina
Childcare: pay 97.6% more in South Carolina
Entertainment and Sports: pay 35.4% less in South Carolina
Clothing: pay 51.9% less in South Carolina

The cost of childcare and housing in South Carolina are more expensive than in Greenland. Expenses including clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants are lower in South Carolina. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in South Carolina.

South Carolina vs. Greenland Cost Breakdown

If you lived in South Carolina instead of Greenland, you would:

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pay 25.2% less for restaurants

	Greenland	South Carolina
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$23.67 DKK152.41	$19.17	-19.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$17.56 DKK113.11	$11.16	-36.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.93 DKK18.90	$2.65	-9.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$3.32 DKK21.35	$2.13	-35.8%
Average			-25.2%

Greenland vs. South Carolina - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.5% less for groceries

	Greenland	South Carolina
Bread 1 loaf	$4.65 DKK29.96	$3.44	-26.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$18.04 DKK116.18	$5.99	-66.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.37 DKK73.24	$3.54	-68.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.83 DKK31.12	$4.18	-13.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$14.86 DKK95.71	$5.64	-62.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.31 DKK14.88	$2.64	+14.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.31 DKK14.89	$0.76	-67.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.13 DKK13.74	$2.49	+16.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.96 DKK12.60	$2.31	+18.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 DKK10.88	$1.63	-3.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.04 DKK13.17	$1.38	-32.4%
Average			-26.5%

Greenland vs. South Carolina - Cost of groceries

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pay 36.4% less for transportation

	Greenland	South Carolina
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.50 DKK22.53	$2.88	-17.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$91.52 DKK589.38	$46.17	-49.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$40,689.66 DKK262,041.40	$33,190.90	-18.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$40.79 DKK262.71	$16.34	-59.9%
Average			-36.4%

Greenland vs. South Carolina - Cost of transportation

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pay 17.9% more for housing

	Greenland	South Carolina
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$172.50 DKK1,110.92	$66.47	-61.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$850.41 DKK5,476.63	$1,589.94	+87.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$792.45 DKK5,103.36	$1,366.92	+72.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$191.89 DKK1,235.76	$141.20	-26.4%
Average			+17.9%

Greenland vs. South Carolina - Cost of housing

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pay 97.6% more for childcare

	Greenland	South Carolina
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$611.69 DKK3,939.31	$1,346.85	+120.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,954.91 DKK70,549.61	$19,168.15	+75.0%
Average			+97.6%

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pay 35.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Greenland	South Carolina
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.76 DKK75.74	$5.29	-55.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.46 DKK41.59	$5.17	-19.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$10.39 DKK66.94	$7.67	-26.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.59 DKK370.88	$32.75	-43.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$18.87 DKK121.49	$12.71	-32.6%
Average			-35.4%

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pay 51.9% less for clothing

	Greenland	South Carolina
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$173.87 DKK1,119.72	$50.06	-71.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$54.77 DKK352.75	$35.86	-34.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$169.02 DKK1,088.48	$84.43	-50.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$234.75 DKK1,511.78	$112.81	-51.9%
Average			-51.9%

Greenland vs. South Carolina - Cost of clothing

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