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Jordan vs. Solomon Islands Cost of Living Summary

Jordan is 1.0% cheaper than Solomon Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 51.7% less in Jordan
Groceries: pay 51.9% less in Jordan
Transportation: pay 11.5% more in Jordan
Housing: pay 65.4% less in Jordan
Childcare: pay 59.9% more in Jordan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 92.2% more in Jordan
Clothing: pay 1.5% less in Jordan

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

Jordan vs. Solomon Islands Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Jordan instead of Solomon Islands, you would:

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pay 51.7% less for restaurants

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.08 SBD50.04	$4.58 JOD3.250	-24.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.16 SBD100.08	$5.99 JOD4.250	-50.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.37 SBD11.26	$0.48 JOD0.340	-64.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.06 SBD8.76	$0.35 JOD0.250	-66.7%
Average			-51.7%

Solomon Islands vs. Jordan - Cost of restaurants

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pay 51.9% less for groceries

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 SBD12.22	$0.51 JOD0.360	-66.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.99 SBD16.35	$3.17 JOD2.250	+59.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.73 SBD80.10	$5.16 JOD3.660	-47.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.49 SBD45.19	$1.98 JOD1.400	-64.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.92 SBD32.23	$2.48 JOD1.760	-36.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.20 SBD26.33	$0.73 JOD0.520	-77.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.17 SBD9.65	$0.69 JOD0.490	-40.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.54 SBD29.14	$0.54 JOD0.380	-84.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.50 SBD12.35	$0.32 JOD0.230	-78.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 SBD7.49	$0.38 JOD0.270	-57.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.52 SBD12.48	$0.34 JOD0.240	-77.5%
Average			-51.9%

Solomon Islands vs. Jordan - Cost of groceries

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pay 11.5% more for transportation

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.90 SBD40.31	$5.09 JOD3.610	+4.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.32 SBD200.16	$31.73 JOD22.500	+30.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$24,506.35 JOD17,375.000
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.94 SBD90.07	$10.94 JOD7.750	-0.1%
Average			+11.5%

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pay 65.4% less for housing

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$88.16 SBD725.60	$30.97 JOD21.950	-64.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$547.19 SBD4,503.70	$271.86 JOD192.750	-50.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$638.39 SBD5,254.32	$186.86 JOD132.480	-70.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$325.45 SBD2,678.67	$79.30 JOD56.220	-75.6%
Average			-65.4%

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pay 59.9% more for childcare

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$97.28 SBD800.66	$178.67 JOD126.680	+83.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,796.75 SBD23,018.93	$3,807.34 JOD2,699.400	+36.1%
Average			+59.9%

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pay 92.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.82 SBD15.01	$5.11 JOD3.620	+180.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.13 SBD25.77	$2.59 JOD1.840	-17.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.01 SBD33.03	$3.60 JOD2.550	-10.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	??	$47.35 JOD33.570
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$3.34 SBD27.52	$10.58 JOD7.500	+216.3%
Average			+92.2%

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pay 1.5% less for clothing

	Solomon Islands	Jordan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$20.59 SBD169.47	$37.69 JOD26.720	+83.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$91.20 SBD750.62	$36.56 JOD25.920	-59.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$77.01 SBD633.85	$67.57 JOD47.910	-12.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$77.01 SBD633.85	$64.14 JOD45.480	-16.7%
Average			-1.5%

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