- Cost of Living
- China
- Zimbabwe
- Xiamen
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 33% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 ($8) | $3.00 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27元 ($3.92) | $3.00 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 ($1.98) | $3.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 ($2.09) | $1.29 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.25) | $2.40 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.80元 ($0.84) | $1.10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 ($5.79) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 ($1.64) | $1.70 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 ($1.25) | $1.00 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.89元 ($0.71) | $1.50 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88元 ($13) | $6.00 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 ($0.99) | $2.25 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 ($1.76) | $0.33 | + 427% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 23% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,688元 ($823) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,900元 ($564) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 ($43) | $40 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,143元 ($599) | $500 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,371元 ($343) | $250 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350元 ($51) | $50 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 110元 ($16) | $70 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,139元 ($454) | $600 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 319元 ($46) | $300 | - 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 ($4.12) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 ($4.94) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 24% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 750元 ($109) | $40 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 338元 ($49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794元 ($115) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387元 ($56) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 187,300元 ($27,098) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 ($0.97) | $1.40 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 86元 ($12) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33元 ($4.78) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 2% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 ($1.77) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 ($4.34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 ($22) | $25 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 22元 ($3.23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 ($3.26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 ($6) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 ($1.48) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 ($1.16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75元 ($11) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 23% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 128元 ($19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106元 ($15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290元 ($187) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 358元 ($52) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53元 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 ($4.69) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 ($3.62) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500元 ($506) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 ($0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 515元 ($75) | $20 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15元 ($2.10) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is about the same as in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,305
(15,931元)
in Xiamen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,300
in Zvishavane District.
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