- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Noorder-Paarl
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl, South Africa compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 78 (38元) | 32元 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 62 (30元) | 26元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (16元) | 9元 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (5.73元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (16元) | 12元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (11元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 52 (26元) | 58元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 32 (15元) | 7元 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 12 (5.97元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (8元) | 5.01元 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (48元) | 60元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (9元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (5.66元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,567 (5,656元) | 3,567元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,386 (4,590元) | 2,125元 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,433 (701元) | 833元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,925 (4,853元) | 2,333元 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 9,000 (4,401元) | 1,533元 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,050 (513元) | 300元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 599 (293元) | 78元 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,508 (2,204元) | 8,000元 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,823 (891元) | 2,000元 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (34元) | 44元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 100 (49元) | 50元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 733 (359元) | 467元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 497 (243元) | 250元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (880元) | 553元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,383 (676元) | 950元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 79% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 228,900 (111,932元) | 155,000元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,050 (513元) | 138元 | + 273% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 64 (31元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 86 (42元) | 15元 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 193 (94元) | 10元 | + 841% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 417 (204元) | 100元 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (22元) | 15元 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (13元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 42 (20元) | 28元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (14元) | 7元 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (6元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 106 (52元) | 40元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 258 (126元) | 100元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 117 (57元) | 112元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (244元) | 120元 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 500 (244元) | 195元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 40 (20元) | 50元 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (14元) | 38元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 3,000 (1,467元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.55 (1.25元) | 1.00元 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 275 (134元) | 168元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (20元) | 40元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 236 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,343元
(R 31,377)
in Noorder-Paarl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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