- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Tembisa
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tembisa, South Africa compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tembisa (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 60 (元31) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 47 (元25) | 元10 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 18 (元9) | 元10 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (元8) | 元12 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (元12) | 元8 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 12 (元6) | 元8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 35 (元18) | 元20 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 12 (元6) | 元12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 6.00 (元3.12) | 元8 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 9 (元4.69) | 元6.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (元39) | 元30 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 14 (元7) | 元5.00 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 4.17 (元2.17) | 元20 | - 89% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Tembisa (South Africa) is 1% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,500 (元3,385) | 元3,000 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,200 (元625) | 元400 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,858 (元3,571) | 元4,000 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,286 (元670) | 元600 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 80 (元42) | 元30 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 40 (元21) | 元50 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Tembisa (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (元357) | 元300 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 457 (元238) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,099 (元572) | 元500 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 901 (元469) | 元500 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tembisa (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 319,000 (元166,109) | 元300,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 12 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 180 (元94) | 元150 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tembisa (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 15 (元8) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (元23) | 元30 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (元8) | 元12 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (元6) | 元5.00 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (元42) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tembisa (South Africa) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 171 (元89) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 83 (元43) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (元260) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 600 (元312) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 45 (元23) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 18 (元9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (元0.86) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 400 (元208) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (元18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2015.
Exchange rate:
0.521
CNY
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Tembisa (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,200
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,123
(R 13,678)
in Tembisa.
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