- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Witbank
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Witbank, South Africa compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Witbank (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 63 (元33) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (元29) | 元10 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 49 (元26) | 元10 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (元6) | 元12 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (元15) | 元8 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (元8) | 元8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (元6) | 元6.00 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (元46) | 元30 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (元7) | 元20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Witbank (South Africa) is 191% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,755 (元8,283) | 元3,000 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,718 (元5,109) | 元1,500 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,926 (元1,012) | 元400 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,645 (元6,648) | 元2,000 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 12,000 (元6,309) | 元1,000 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,000 (元526) | 元300 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 986 (元518) | 元100 | + 418% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,119 (元3,742) | 元4,000 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (元1,140) | 元600 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 19 (元10) | 元50 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Witbank (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 690 (元363) | 元300 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元500 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (元1,051) | 元500 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,500 (元789) | 元500 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Witbank (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Witbank (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 50 (元26) | 元10 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 428 (元225) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (元18) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 40 (元21) | 元12 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (元63) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Witbank (South Africa) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 372 (元195) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 113 (元59) | - | - | |
| 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 600 (元315) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 200 (元105) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (元19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.526
CNY
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Witbank (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,202
(R 23,210)
in Witbank
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,500
in Zhenjiang.
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