- Cost of Living
- China
- Jordan
- Yancheng
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yancheng, China compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yancheng (China) is 42% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元150 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 4.667 | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (Dinar 3.382) | Dinar 4.500 | - 25% | |
| 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 | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.531 | - | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Yancheng (China) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,000 (Dinar 451) | Dinar 400 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,500 (Dinar 282) | Dinar 225 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,000 (Dinar 564) | Dinar 350 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (Dinar 338) | Dinar 250 | + 35% | |
| 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.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Yancheng (China) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元500 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 80 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元800 (Dinar 90) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元1,000 (Dinar 113) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Yancheng (China) is 24% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元154,900 (Dinar 17,464) | Dinar 8,000 | + 118% | |
| 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 | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Yancheng (China) is 15% more expensive 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.) | 元50 (Dinar 5.637) | Dinar 2.500 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (Dinar 1.353) | Dinar 1.000 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (Dinar 2.255) | Dinar 2.000 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (Dinar 3.382) | Dinar 3.000 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Yancheng (China) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元300 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元60 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元150 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (Dinar 3.382) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,488 (Dinar 393) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.100 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.11274
JOD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Yancheng (China) is 23% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,478
(元13,107)
in Yancheng
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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