- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Noorder-Paarl
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl, South Africa compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 95 (元44) | 元32 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 63 (元29) | 元26 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (元16) | 元9 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (元5.77) | 元14 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (元16) | 元12 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (元11) | 元7 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 53 (元25) | 元58 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 40 (元19) | 元7 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 11 (元5.30) | 元7 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (元8) | 元5.01 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 107 (元50) | 元60 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | 元7 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (元4.77) | 元7 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,567 (元5,413) | 元3,567 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,484 (元3,502) | 元2,125 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,400 (元655) | 元833 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,233 (元2,917) | 元2,333 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 6,000 (元2,808) | 元1,533 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,100 (元515) | 元300 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 700 (元327) | 元78 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,500 (元1,638) | 元8,000 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,900 (元889) | 元2,000 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (元33) | 元44 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 100 (元47) | 元50 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 750 (元351) | 元467 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 575 (元269) | 元250 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,900 (元889) | 元553 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,475 (元690) | 元950 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 238,350 (元111,548) | 元155,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元6) | 元7 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 300 (元140) | 元138 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 64 (元30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 94 (元44) | 元15 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 300 (元140) | 元10 | + 1304% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 401 (元188) | 元100 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (元21) | 元15 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (元13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 43 (元20) | 元28 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (元15) | 元7 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (元6) | 元7 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 95 (元44) | 元40 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 283 (元133) | 元100 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 115 (元54) | 元112 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 300 (元140) | 元120 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 450 (元211) | 元195 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (元14) | 元50 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (元14) | 元38 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (元14) | 元15 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 3,000 (元1,404) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.55 (元1.19) | 元1.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 275 (元129) | 元168 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (元18) | 元40 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,309
(R 28,438)
in Noorder-Paarl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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