- Cost of Living
- China
- Zimbabwe
- Xiamen
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 56% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 ($9) | $3.00 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 ($4.30) | $3.00 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 ($2.31) | $3.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 ($2.27) | $1.29 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 ($2.50) | $2.40 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 ($0.92) | $1.10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 ($1.80) | $1.70 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 ($1.74) | $1.00 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.69 ($0.74) | $1.50 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元88 ($14) | $6.00 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.09) | $2.25 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 ($2.34) | $0.33 | + 603% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 20% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,688 ($901) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,900 ($618) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 ($48) | $40 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,000 ($634) | $500 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,467 ($391) | $250 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元350 ($55) | $50 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 ($17) | $70 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 ($497) | $600 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 ($51) | $300 | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 ($4.51) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 ($5.23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元788 ($125) | $40 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元350 ($55) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 ($126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 ($61) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元187,300 ($29,687) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 ($1.06) | $1.40 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 ($12) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元33 ($5.21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 13% cheaper than 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) | 元30 ($4.75) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元22 ($3.54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元23 ($3.57) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 ($7) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 ($1.62) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元8 ($1.27) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元75 ($12) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 25% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元131 ($21) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元117 ($19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 ($204) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元358 ($57) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 ($5.14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 ($3.83) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 ($555) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 ($0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 ($82) | $20 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 ($2.31) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,726
(元17,199)
in Xiamen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,600
in Zvishavane District.
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