- Cost of Living
- China
- Zimbabwe
- Rizhao
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rizhao, China compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Rizhao (China) is 59% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 ($4.75) | $3.00 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 ($4.25) | $3.00 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元34 ($5.46) | $3.00 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 ($1.94) | $1.29 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 元5.00 ($0.79) | $2.40 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 ($2.69) | $1.10 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元74 ($12) | $6 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元21 ($3.29) | $1.70 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元18 ($2.89) | $1.00 | + 189% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 ($0.79) | $1.50 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元229 ($36) | $6.00 | + 505% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 ($0.99) | $2.25 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.75 ($0.75) | $0.33 | + 126% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Rizhao (China) is 20% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,850 ($452) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,000 ($792) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元450 ($71) | $40 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $250 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 ($48) | $50 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元44 ($7) | $70 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元4,800 ($761) | $600 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,800 ($285) | $300 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元58 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 ($8) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Rizhao (China) is 10% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元445 ($71) | $40 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元600 ($95) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元300 ($48) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元350 ($55) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Rizhao (China) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元130,000 ($20,605) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.40 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元115 ($18) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Rizhao (China) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 ($1.94) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元19 ($3.00) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元20 ($3.22) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 ($6) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 ($1.43) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元10 ($1.55) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 ($3.17) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Rizhao (China) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元128 ($20) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元100 ($16) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元120 ($19) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元205 ($32) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 ($4.75) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元22 ($3.41) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 ($3.57) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元200 ($32) | $20 | + 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 ($3.17) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Rizhao (China) is about the same as in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $1,340
(元8,455)
in Rizhao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$1,300
in Zvishavane District.
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