- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- China
- Richards Bay
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 170 (元89) | 元45 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 63 (元33) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (元7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (元15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (元10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 54 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (元10) | - | - | |
| 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67) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (元9) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (元6) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,979 (元9,429) | 元1,500 | + 529% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,376 (元3,868) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,932 (元1,013) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,952 (元4,695) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,860 (元4,122) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 (元772) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 736 (元386) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 9,105 (元4,775) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,495 (元784) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (元44) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 58 (元30) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,985 (元1,041) | 元500 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 608 (元319) | 元250 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,496 (元785) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,415 (元742) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 64% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 316,653 (元166,064) | 元99,994 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (元7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 443 (元232) | 元83 | + 181% | |
| 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 94 (元49) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 414 (元217) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (元23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 (元13) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 73 (元38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 (元15) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (元6) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 102 (元54) | 元30 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 (元158) | 元90 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 76 (元40) | 元70 | - 43% | |
| 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248) | 元300 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (元25) | 元45 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 (元14) | 元25 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 (元10) | 元10 | + 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,400 (元734) | - | - | |
| 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 481 (元252) | 元150 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (元19) | 元20 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
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:
0.524
CNY
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,869
(R 11,191)
in Richards Bay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,300
in Zibo.
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