Cost of living comparison

Cook Islands

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Jordan vs. Cook Islands Cost of Living Summary

Jordan is 11.0% more expensive than Cook Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 56.7% less in Jordan
Groceries: pay 55.5% less in Jordan
Transportation: pay 1.5% less in Jordan
Housing: pay 8.3% more in Jordan
Childcare: pay 2.9 times more in Jordan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 11.8% more in Jordan
Clothing: pay 19.2% less in Jordan

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

Jordan vs. Cook Islands Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 56.7% less for restaurants

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.96 NZ$15.57	$5.22 JOD3.700	-41.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.21 NZ$14.28	$6.63 JOD4.700	-19.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.84 NZ$4.93	$0.48 JOD0.340	-83.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.09 NZ$3.63	$0.36 JOD0.260	-82.6%
Average			-56.7%

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pay 55.5% less for groceries

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Bread 1 loaf	$3.22 NZ$5.59	$0.51 JOD0.360	-84.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.15 NZ$8.95	$3.30 JOD2.340	-35.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.63 NZ$13.26	$5.28 JOD3.750	-30.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.76 NZ$10.02	$1.90 JOD1.350	-67.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 NZ$6.12	$2.20 JOD1.560	-37.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.35 NZ$2.34	$0.80 JOD0.570	-40.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.08 NZ$1.88	$0.71 JOD0.500	-34.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.62 NZ$2.81	$0.58 JOD0.410	-64.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.84 NZ$4.94	$0.32 JOD0.220	-88.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.08 NZ$1.88	$0.36 JOD0.260	-66.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.85 NZ$1.48	$0.34 JOD0.240	-59.7%
Average			-55.5%

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pay 1.5% less for transportation

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.79 NZ$11.81	$5.41 JOD3.840	-20.3%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$31.82 JOD22.570
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$11,944.29 NZ$20,763.66	$25,243.27 JOD17,902.520	+111.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$212.01 NZ$368.55	$9.82 JOD6.960	-95.4%
Average			-1.5%

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pay 8.3% more for housing

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$104.21 NZ$181.16	$32.16 JOD22.810	-69.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$155.28 NZ$269.93	$278.15 JOD197.260	+79.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$155.28 NZ$269.93	$203.84 JOD144.570	+31.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$79.92 NZ$138.93	$73.53 JOD52.150	-8.0%
Average			+8.3%

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pay 2.9 times more for childcare

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	??	$139.70 JOD99.080
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,433.32 NZ$2,491.64	$4,155.50 JOD2,947.080	+189.9%
Average			+189.9%

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pay 11.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.23 NZ$9.08	$5.64 JOD4.000	+7.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.83 NZ$6.66	$2.58 JOD1.830	-32.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.93 NZ$25.95	$3.47 JOD2.460	-76.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$24.88 NZ$43.26	$50.93 JOD36.120	+104.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.87 NZ$11.94	$10.72 JOD7.600	+56.1%
Average			+11.8%

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pay 19.2% less for clothing

	Cook Islands	Jordan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$66.89 NZ$116.28	$44.98 JOD31.900	-32.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	??	$39.03 JOD27.680
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	??	$81.72 JOD57.950
Men's business shoes (leather)	$73.46 NZ$127.70	$69.17 JOD49.060	-5.8%
Average			-19.2%

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