Cost of living comparison
China is 37.6% more expensive than Jamaica overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 55.9% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 49.3% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 45.9% less in China
- Housing
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pay 55.8% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 5.6 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 33.8% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 41.5% more in China
The cost of childcare and clothing in China are more expensive than in Jamaica. Expenses including restaurants, housing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Jamaica, you would:
pay 55.9% less for restaurants
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.25
JMD1,140.98
|
$2.85
CN¥20.81
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.80
JMD1,228.25
|
$5.07
CN¥36.93
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
JMD209.45
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
JMD133.18
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 49.3% less for groceries
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.62
JMD412.84
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.91
JMD931.26
|
$5.85
CN¥42.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.43
JMD2,113.88
|
$6.86
CN¥50.01
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.35
JMD527.07
|
$1.60
CN¥11.64
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.97
JMD467.33
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.46
JMD387.65
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.21
JMD189.75
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
JMD269.11
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
JMD191.72
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.92
JMD144.64
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.77
JMD120.57
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 45.9% less for transportation
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.83
JMD761.09
|
$4.44
CN¥32.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.59
JMD5,919.28
|
$22.47
CN¥163.80
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,601.97
JMD6,392,825.65
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,027.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.62
JMD3,561.44
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 55.8% less for housing
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.42
JMD7,624.29
|
$11.70
CN¥85.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$594.87
JMD93,662.20
|
$328.33
CN¥2,393.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.79
JMD56,019.21
|
$205.78
CN¥1,500.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.67
JMD16,007.51
|
$40.46
CN¥294.93
|
|
pay 5.6 times more for childcare
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$194.86
JMD30,681.62
|
$459.70
CN¥3,351.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,060.17
JMD324,376.71
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,535.14
|
|
pay 33.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.65
JMD416.71
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.05
JMD480.09
|
$3.07
CN¥22.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.65
JMD1,361.44
|
$3.23
CN¥23.57
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.08
JMD6,467.36
|
$41.41
CN¥301.86
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.65
JMD1,834.98
|
$5.93
CN¥43.19
|
|
pay 41.5% more for clothing
|
Jamaica
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.19
JMD3,808.07
|
$48.23
CN¥351.55
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.83
JMD3,436.47
|
$31.67
CN¥230.88
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.00
JMD10,391.63
|
$72.53
CN¥528.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$67.67
JMD10,654.71
|
$75.53
CN¥550.63
|
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