- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Pretoria
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (元38) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (元24) | 元10 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (元15) | 元10 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (元5.94) | 元12 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (元12) | 元8 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (元8) | 元8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (元19) | 元20 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (元9) | 元12 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (元4.67) | 元8 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (元24) | 元30 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (元5.78) | 元20 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 61% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,042 (元4,269) | 元3,000 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (元4,155) | 元1,500 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (元458) | 元400 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (元1,860) | 元2,000 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (元1,987) | 元1,000 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (元229) | 元300 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (元392) | 元100 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,800 (元2,739) | 元4,000 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,881 (元888) | 元600 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 67 (元32) | 元30 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (元16) | 元50 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 683 (元323) | 元300 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (元216) | 元500 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (元435) | 元500 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (元462) | 元500 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (元118,047) | 元300,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (元182) | 元150 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (元72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (元26) | 元10 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 275 (元130) | 元20 | + 549% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 410 (元194) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 56 (元27) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (元11) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (元23) | 元30 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (元11) | 元12 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (元6) | 元5.00 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 141 (元67) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 257 (元121) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (元66) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 712 (元336) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (元156) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 53 (元25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (元9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 10,924 (元5,158) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (元0.75) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (元181) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (元18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 446 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,800
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元8,934
(R 18,919)
in Pretoria.
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