- Cost of Living
- China
- Zimbabwe
- Xiamen
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 35% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元41 ($6) | $3.00 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 ($3.90) | $3.00 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 ($2.21) | $3.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 ($2.11) | $1.29 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 ($2.32) | $2.40 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 ($0.85) | $1.10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 ($5.87) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 ($1.89) | $1.70 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 ($1.61) | $1.00 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.48 ($0.66) | $1.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元97 ($14) | $6.00 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.05) | $2.25 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 ($2.17) | $0.33 | + 552% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 0% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,792 ($704) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,222 ($473) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元243 ($36) | $30 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,636 ($534) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,929 ($283) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元802 ($118) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元92 ($13) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 ($461) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 ($47) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 ($4.18) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元31 ($4.58) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元838 ($123) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元362 ($53) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 ($117) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 ($57) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元190,475 ($27,970) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($1.00) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 ($11) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 ($4.17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 ($1.80) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 ($1.47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元19 ($2.82) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元21 ($3.05) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 ($7) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 ($1.50) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 ($1.07) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 ($9) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 21% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元114 ($17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元133 ($20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 ($189) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元354 ($52) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元52 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 ($4.82) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 ($3.41) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,416 ($208) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.44 ($0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 ($76) | $20 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 ($2.14) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 14% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,290
(元15,593)
in Xiamen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,000
in Zvishavane District.
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