- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Noorder-Paarl
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl, South Africa compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 130 (元66) | 元26 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (元25) | 元25 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (元17) | 元8 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (元5.85) | 元15 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (元14) | 元9 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 50 (元25) | 元83 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 40 (元20) | 元6 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (元4.83) | 元5.66 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (元9) | 元4.00 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 125 (元64) | 元80 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (元9) | 元8 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 6 (元3.20) | 元6 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,850 (元2,466) | 元3,286 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,000 (元2,034) | 元2,010 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,300 (元661) | 元483 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,350 (元2,720) | 元2,375 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,000 (元3,051) | 元1,454 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,100 (元559) | 元100 | + 459% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 499 (元254) | 元65 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,000 (元1,525) | 元10,000 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,850 (元941) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (元36) | 元38 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (元30) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 750 (元381) | 元509 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 575 (元292) | 元100 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,900 (元966) | 元680 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,475 (元750) | 元1,500 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 238,350 (元121,185) | 元183,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元7) | 元7 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 300 (元153) | 元117 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 64 (元33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 150 (元76) | 元15 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 300 (元153) | 元10 | + 1425% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (元178) | 元100 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 30 (元15) | 元15 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 22 (元11) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (元15) | 元28 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (元15) | 元7 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 11 (元5.49) | 元7 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 (元47) | 元40 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 275 (元140) | 元100 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 80 (元41) | 元112 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 300 (元153) | 元120 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 300 (元153) | 元195 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (元15) | 元50 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 25 (元13) | 元38 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (元15) | 元15 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 3,000 (元1,525) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.55 (元1.30) | 元1.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 275 (元140) | 元168 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (元19) | 元40 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.508
CNY
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,244
(R 22,114)
in Noorder-Paarl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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