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A Chinese Capitalism Primer Or “Would You Buy a Used Papaya from This Man?”

Jamaica / Jamaican in China

A Chinese Capitalism Primer Or “Would You Buy a Used Papaya from This Man?”

All the produce in China is priced per 500g. So, when you see a sign announcing 2.20RMB for a papaya, it actually means 2.20RMB/500g, or 4.40RMB/kg. Now, then, I’ve figured out why they do that–it’s...

Dollar-a-day Nomad

Jamaica / Jamaican in China

Dollar-a-day Nomad

See? It’s not that expensive at all–particularly if you’re on a US-based/derived income. Of course it helps if you’re low maintenance minimalist, willing to shop where the local people shop, but the fact is, your dollar can go much further in many destinations overseas.