- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Bhisho
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhisho, South Africa compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhisho (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 160 (元80) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (元25) | 元10 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (元15) | 元10 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (元9) | 元12 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 21 (元10) | 元8 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 10 (元4.98) | 元8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (元20) | 元20 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (元10) | 元12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 25 (元12) | 元8 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (元22) | 元30 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (元7) | 元5.00 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (元5.98) | 元20 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Bhisho (South Africa) is 194% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,000 (元7,477) | 元3,000 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,000 (元3,489) | 元1,500 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,500 (元1,246) | 元400 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 25,000 (元12,461) | 元2,000 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 10,000 (元4,984) | 元1,000 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,500 (元748) | 元300 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 372 (元185) | 元100 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 3,346 (元1,668) | 元4,000 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (元498) | 元600 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 90 (元45) | 元30 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bhisho (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,200 (元598) | 元300 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 900 (元449) | 元500 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,331 (元663) | 元500 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (元399) | 元500 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bhisho (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 253,047 (元126,127) | 元300,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 200 (元100) | 元150 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 382 (元191) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhisho (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (元40) | 元10 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (元75) | 元20 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 300 (元150) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (元23) | - | - | |
| 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30 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (元12) | 元12 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (元7) | 元5.00 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 100 (元50) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bhisho (South Africa) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 280 (元140) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 66 (元33) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 314 (元156) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 500 (元249) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (元7) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.50 (元1.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 311 (元155) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 31 (元15) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhisho (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,228
(R 22,526)
in Bhisho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,300
in Zhenjiang.
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