- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Richards Bay
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 (元44) | 元45 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 61 (元32) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 31 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (元7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 50 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (元11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (元48) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (元5.60) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,436 (元4,953) | 元1,500 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,771 (元3,554) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,156 (元607) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,355 (元3,861) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,853 (元2,547) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 (元773) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 502 (元264) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,978 (元3,663) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,554 (元816) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 133 (元70) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 80 (元42) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 484 (元254) | 元500 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 517 (元271) | 元250 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 937 (元492) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 964 (元506) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 55% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,543 (元145,676) | 元99,994 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (元7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 434 (元228) | 元83 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (元79) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 395 (元207) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (元26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (元27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (元12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (元9) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 (元49) | 元30 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 26% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 (元168) | 元90 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 (元41) | 元70 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 800 (元420) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 563 (元296) | 元300 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 (元23) | 元45 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (元14) | 元25 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (元10) | 元10 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.58 (元1.35) | 元0.30 | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 505 (元265) | 元150 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (元18) | 元20 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.525
CNY
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,851
(R 11,147)
in Richards Bay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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