- Cost of Living
- China
- Jordan
- Jiaxing
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jiaxing, China compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiaxing (China) is 24% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (Dinar 5.197) | Dinar 4.667 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Dinar 3.464) | Dinar 4.500 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dinar 3.250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dinar 1.641) | Dinar 1.000 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元4.00 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 1.100 | - 60% | |
| 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 | 元9 (Dinar 0.985) | Dinar 1.100 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (Dinar 0.547) | Dinar 1.500 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元12 (Dinar 1.313) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 10 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元16 (Dinar 1.750) | Dinar 0.531 | + 229% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 16% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,211 (Dinar 351) | Dinar 400 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (Dinar 328) | Dinar 225 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,300 (Dinar 142) | Dinar 350 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (Dinar 109) | Dinar 250 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元68 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (Dinar 438) | Dinar 250 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (Dinar 219) | Dinar 95 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (Dinar 2.735) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jiaxing (China) is 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 | 元500 (Dinar 55) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元120,000 (Dinar 13,128) | Dinar 8,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Dinar 0.835) | Dinar 0.750 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (Dinar 5.470) | Dinar 30 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Jiaxing (China) is 3% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元50 (Dinar 5.470) | Dinar 2.500 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元60 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元18 (Dinar 1.915) | Dinar 3.000 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元95 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元150 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 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 | 元300 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (Dinar 3.829) | Dinar 1.000 | + 283% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (Dinar 2.735) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.100 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.10940
JOD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Jiaxing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,026
(元9,381)
in Jiaxing.
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