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Post Report of the Day

Amman, Jordan

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

Good and very varied. Price in the international supermarkets is slightly more expensive than in the US.Price in the little bodegas is 1/4.

What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?

American Community School is adequate. Update in 2014: I have been attempting to obtain a final copy of my children's report cards from the American Community School for the past year and 9 months to...