- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Pretoria
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 80 (元42) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 50 (元26) | 元10 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 32 (元17) | 元10 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (元7) | 元12 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (元13) | 元8 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (元9) | 元8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 41 (元22) | 元20 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (元10) | 元12 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 10 (元5.23) | 元8 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 15 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (元26) | 元30 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (元6) | 元20 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 78% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,042 (元4,783) | 元3,000 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 8,800 (元4,655) | 元1,500 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 970 (元513) | 元400 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 3,940 (元2,084) | 元2,000 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,208 (元2,226) | 元1,000 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 485 (元257) | 元300 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 830 (元439) | 元100 | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,179 (元3,269) | 元4,000 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,056 (元1,088) | 元600 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 76 (元40) | 元30 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 29 (元15) | 元50 | - 70% | |
| 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361) | 元300 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (元242) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 922 (元488) | 元500 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 979 (元518) | 元500 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 250,000 (元132,242) | 元300,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (元204) | 元150 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 152 (元80) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (元31) | 元10 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 217 (元115) | 元20 | + 473% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 379 (元200) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 60 (元32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (元15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (元33) | 元30 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (元12) | 元12 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (元9) | 元5.00 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 108 (元57) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 303 (元160) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 140 (元74) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 605 (元320) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 330 (元175) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (元26) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (元11) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 3,063 (元1,620) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (元0.84) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 384 (元203) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (元20) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 709 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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ZAR
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Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,448
(R 17,861)
in Pretoria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhenjiang.
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