- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Richards Bay
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 170 (元85) | 元45 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 63 (元31) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (元10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 54 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (元9) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 127 (元63) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元8) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (元5.73) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,979 (元8,950) | 元1,500 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,376 (元3,672) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,932 (元962) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,952 (元4,456) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,860 (元3,913) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 (元733) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 736 (元367) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 9,105 (元4,532) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,495 (元744) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (元42) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 58 (元29) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,985 (元988) | 元500 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 608 (元302) | 元250 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,496 (元745) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,415 (元704) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 57% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 316,653 (元157,621) | 元99,994 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (元7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 443 (元220) | 元83 | + 167% | |
| 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26) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 94 (元47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 414 (元206) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (元22) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (元13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 73 (元37) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (元14) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (元5.82) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 102 (元51) | 元30 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (元150) | 元90 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 76 (元38) | 元70 | - 46% | |
| 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 473 (元235) | 元300 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (元24) | 元45 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (元13) | 元25 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (元10) | 元10 | - 5% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.58 (元1.28) | 元0.30 | + 328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 481 (元239) | 元150 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (元18) | 元20 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,956
(R 11,965)
in Richards Bay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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