Cost of living in Tai'an, China vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 6% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (R 56) | R 83 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (R 71) | R 60 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8元 (R 17) | R 34 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (R 28) | R 17 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7元 (R 15) | R 31 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (R 15) | R 15 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35元 (R 77) | R 56 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (R 16) | R 22 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R 16) | R 17 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.70元 (R 10) | R 20 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 (R 159) | R 90 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14元 (R 31) | R 23 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (R 16) | R 11 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 71% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,461元 (R 3,206) | R 16,730 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200元 (R 2,634) | R 8,323 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471元 (R 1,034) | R 1,690 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (R 3,292) | R 12,422 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700元 (R 1,536) | R 6,842 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (R 439) | R 912 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51元 (R 111) | R 677 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,285元 (R 5,016) | R 4,531 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 657元 (R 1,441) | R 1,459 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (R 96) | R 75 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (R 55) | R 98 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 10% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 316元 (R 694) | R 842 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 234元 (R 513) | R 541 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 423元 (R 928) | R 1,111 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (R 890) | R 1,069 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 12% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,728元 (R 550,318) | R 235,368 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R 15) | R 15 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85元 (R 187) | R 655 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R 116 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 28% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (R 73) | R 51 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (R 26) | R 194 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400元 (R 878) | R 479 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21元 (R 46) | R 44 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (R 82) | R 29 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26元 (R 56) | R 58 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (R 25) | R 21 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (R 28) | R 17 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (R 33) | R 96 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 20% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62元 (R 135) | R 373 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43元 (R 94) | R 163 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000元 (R 2,195) | R 446 | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 (R 878) | R 461 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (R 110) | R 56 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (R 71) | R 33 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (R 44) | R 25 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000元 (R 8,780) | R 7,178 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32元 (R 0.70) | R 2.10 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 486元 (R 1,067) | R 590 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (R 39) | R 44 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 54,000 in Durban you would need to make just about R 40,702 (18,544元) in Tai'an.
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