- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Pretoria
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (元41) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (元25) | 元10 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (元16) | 元10 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (元6) | 元12 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (元13) | 元8 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (元9) | 元8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (元21) | 元20 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (元9) | 元12 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (元5.02) | 元8 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (元25) | 元30 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (元6) | 元20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 69% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,042 (元4,585) | 元3,000 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (元4,463) | 元1,500 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (元492) | 元400 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (元1,998) | 元2,000 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (元2,134) | 元1,000 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (元246) | 元300 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (元421) | 元100 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,179 (元3,134) | 元4,000 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,056 (元1,043) | 元600 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 76 (元39) | 元30 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (元14) | 元50 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (元347) | 元300 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (元232) | 元500 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (元468) | 元500 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (元496) | 元500 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (元126,783) | 元300,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (元195) | 元150 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (元77) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (元29) | 元10 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 217 (元110) | 元20 | + 449% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 371 (元188) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 60 (元30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (元14) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (元31) | 元30 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (元12) | 元12 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 108 (元55) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (元154) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (元71) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 605 (元307) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (元167) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (元25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (元10) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,063 (元1,553) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (元0.81) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (元195) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (元19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 599 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
ZAR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,100
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元9,056
(R 17,858)
in Pretoria.
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