Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 61 ($5.04) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 31 ($2.61) | $5.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 ($1.07) | $0.99 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 ($2.05) | $3.59 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 ($1.91) | $5.70 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 50 ($4.14) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 ($1.68) | $4.01 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 ($1.78) | $2.45 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($1.46) | $1.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.34) | $2.76 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($0.88) | $2.61 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,436 ($783) | $2,100 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,771 ($562) | $1,683 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,156 ($96) | $295 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,355 ($610) | $1,183 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,853 ($403) | $994 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 ($122) | $168 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 502 ($42) | $76 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,978 ($579) | $377 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,554 ($129) | $103 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 133 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 80 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 484 ($40) | $42 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 517 ($43) | $34 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 937 ($78) | $72 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 964 ($80) | $80 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,543 ($23,031) | $22,500 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 ($1.11) | $0.77 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 434 ($36) | $60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 63% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 ($4.38) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 ($12) | $31 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 395 ($33) | $170 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 ($4.19) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($2.54) | $3.18 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 ($4.33) | $4.59 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 ($1.91) | $3.63 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($1.37) | $2.39 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 ($27) | $49 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 800 ($66) | $75 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 563 ($47) | $63 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 ($3.63) | $9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 ($2.26) | $4.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 ($1.62) | $5.00 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.58 ($0.21) | $0.15 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 505 ($42) | $66 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 ($2.92) | $10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 671 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,400
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,659
(R 44,096)
in Richards Bay.
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