- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Noorder-Paarl
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl, South Africa compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 130 (元65) | 元32 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (元25) | 元26 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (元17) | 元9 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (元6) | 元13 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (元17) | 元11 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (元12) | 元9 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 (元27) | 元58 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 40 (元20) | 元8 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 11 (元5.71) | 元8 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (元9) | 元4.75 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 125 (元63) | 元50 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (元9) | 元8 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (元5.13) | 元6 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,850 (元2,442) | 元3,567 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,150 (元2,089) | 元2,125 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,300 (元654) | 元833 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,350 (元2,693) | 元2,333 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,000 (元3,021) | 元1,533 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,100 (元554) | 元300 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 499 (元251) | 元78 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,500 (元1,762) | 元8,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,900 (元957) | 元2,000 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (元35) | 元44 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 100 (元50) | 元50 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 750 (元378) | 元467 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 575 (元289) | 元250 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,900 (元956) | 元553 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,475 (元742) | 元950 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 238,350 (元119,999) | 元155,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元7) | 元7 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 300 (元151) | 元138 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 64 (元32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 115 (元58) | 元15 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 300 (元151) | 元10 | + 1410% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 333 (元168) | 元100 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (元23) | 元15 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (元25) | 元28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (元17) | 元7 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (元7) | 元7 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 (元47) | 元40 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 275 (元138) | 元100 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 80 (元40) | 元112 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 300 (元151) | 元120 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 300 (元151) | 元195 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (元15) | 元50 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (元16) | 元38 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (元15) | 元15 | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 3,000 (元1,510) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.55 (元1.28) | 元1.00 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 275 (元138) | 元168 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (元19) | 元40 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.503
CNY
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,066
(R 23,966)
in Noorder-Paarl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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