Cost of living in Pretoria, South Africa vs Xingtai, China
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 106 (44元) | 27元 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (26元) | 29元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (5.92元) | 11元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 33 (14元) | 14元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 54 (22元) | 84元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (10元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (8元) | 4.50元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (7元) | 6元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 95 (39元) | 99元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (8元) | 10元 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (4.62元) | 10元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 45% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,200 (4,592元) | 1,896元 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,150 (3,341元) | 1,500元 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,579 (647元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,011 (3,694元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,712 (2,752元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,263 (518元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 748 (307元) | 60元 | + 411% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,792 (1,965元) | 4,157元 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,786 (732元) | 350元 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 81 (33元) | 16元 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (24元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 721 (296元) | 220元 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 624 (256元) | 240元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,256 (515元) | 450元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,072 (439元) | 400元 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 80% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 303,074 (124,253元) | 169,565元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 989 (405元) | 50元 | + 711% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 151 (62元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 72 (29元) | 20元 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 231 (95元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 393 (161元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (19元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (11元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 56 (23元) | 22元 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (11元) | 3.30元 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 121 (50元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 368 (151元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 195 (80元) | 100元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 854 (350元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 576 (236元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (26元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (13元) | 40元 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (12元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,410 (3,038元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.52 (1.03元) | 0.20元 | + 417% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 595 (244元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (19元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least 6,606元 (R 16,113) in Pretoria to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,200元 in Xingtai.
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