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Cost of living in Anshan, China vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anshan (China) is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20元 (Dinar 2.104) | Dinar 4.667 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Dinar 4.500 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dinar 3.250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Dinar 1.100 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dinar 0.600 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dinar 1.100 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dinar 1.500 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (Dinar 1.578) | Dinar 0.531 | + 197% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Anshan (China) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,200元 (Dinar 231) | Dinar 400 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 225 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100元 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 350 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 95 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25元 (Dinar 2.629) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anshan (China) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dinar 80 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Anshan (China) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 8,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dinar 0.750 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Anshan (China) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20元 (Dinar 2.104) | Dinar 2.500 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00元 (Dinar 0.526) | Dinar 1.000 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (Dinar 1.052) | Dinar 2.000 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 3.000 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Anshan (China) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30元 (Dinar 3.155) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (Dinar 5.259) | Dinar 2.000 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (Dinar 2.104) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200元 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.100 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dinar 1,200 in Zarqa you would need to make just about Dinar 1,194 (11,355元) in Anshan.
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