Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Richards Bay

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 30,822
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 13,656
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List of prices in Richards Bay, South Africa. Current as of Nov 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 87
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 59
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 35
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 14
12 eggs, large R 27
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 22
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 52
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 21
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 20
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 17
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 93
2 liters of coca-cola R 17
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 10
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 9,165
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 6,575
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,239
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 7,080
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 5,068
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 988
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 619
40” flat screen tv R 7,220
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,592
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 116
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 206
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 745
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 568
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,161
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,107
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 285,109
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 15
Monthly ticket public transport R 453
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 62
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 149
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 414
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 51
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 29
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 46
4 rolls of toilet paper R 24
Tube of toothpaste R 14
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 98
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 351
2 tickets to the movies R 116
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 699
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 620
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 49
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 29
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 23
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 2.10
1 month of gym membership in business district R 528
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 38
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: November 26, 2020

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