- Cost of Living
- China
- Jordan
- Jiaxing
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jiaxing, China vs Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiaxing (China) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (Dinar 4.889) | Dinar 4.667 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32元 (Dinar 3.259) | Dinar 4.500 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dinar 3.250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Dinar 1.544) | Dinar 1.000 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.00元 (Dinar 0.412) | Dinar 1.100 | - 63% | |
| 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 | 9元 (Dinar 0.926) | Dinar 1.100 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (Dinar 0.515) | Dinar 1.500 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12元 (Dinar 1.235) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200元 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 10 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (Dinar 1.647) | Dinar 0.531 | + 210% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,211元 (Dinar 331) | Dinar 400 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,000元 (Dinar 309) | Dinar 225 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (Dinar 41) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,300元 (Dinar 134) | Dinar 350 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000元 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 250 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200元 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 68元 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000元 (Dinar 412) | Dinar 250 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000元 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 95 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (Dinar 2.573) | - | - | |
| 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 | 500元 (Dinar 51) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is 38% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000元 (Dinar 12,351) | Dinar 8,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Dinar 0.785) | Dinar 0.750 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50元 (Dinar 5.146) | Dinar 30 | - 83% | |
| 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) | 50元 (Dinar 5.146) | Dinar 2.500 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60元 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 38% | |
| 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 | 18元 (Dinar 1.801) | Dinar 3.000 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95元 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150元 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
| 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 | 300元 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (Dinar 3.602) | Dinar 1.000 | + 260% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (Dinar 2.573) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.100 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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 October 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jiaxing (China) is 10% 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 985
(9,572元)
in Jiaxing.
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