5 Countries With Highest Cost of Education

2. Jamaica

Average Annual Tuition Fee: $8,055

Average Annual Wage: $29,576

Percentage of Wage Spent on Tuition: 27.2%

Jamaica is a surprise inclusion in the list of countries with the highest education cost. It is a tiny Caribbean island with a literacy rate of almost 90%. The cost of tuition is disproportionately high compared to average wages, but the popular tourist nation continues to attract top students from across the globe. Some of the top universities in the country include University of the West Indies, Northern Caribbean University, and University College of the Caribbean.