- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Richards Bay
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 (元39) | 元45 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 61 (元28) | 元45 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 31 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (元11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 50 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (元10) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (元8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 (元42) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | 元7 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (元4.95) | 元4.17 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,436 (元4,377) | 元1,500 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,771 (元3,141) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,156 (元536) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,355 (元3,412) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,853 (元2,251) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 (元683) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 502 (元233) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,978 (元3,237) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,554 (元721) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 133 (元62) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 290 (元135) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 484 (元225) | 元500 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 517 (元240) | 元250 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 937 (元435) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 964 (元447) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 45% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,543 (元128,758) | 元99,994 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (元6) | 元7 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 434 (元201) | 元83 | + 144% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (元24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (元70) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 395 (元183) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (元23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (元14) | 元25 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (元24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (元11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (元8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 (元43) | 元30 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 (元148) | 元90 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 (元36) | 元70 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 800 (元371) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 563 (元261) | 元300 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 (元20) | 元45 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 (元13) | 元25 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (元9) | 元10 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.58 (元1.20) | 元0.30 | + 299% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 505 (元234) | 元150 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 (元16) | 元20 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.46392
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,164
(R 11,130)
in Richards Bay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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