Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 170 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 63 ($4.81) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 30 ($2.26) | $4.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 ($0.94) | $1.01 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 ($2.17) | $3.59 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 ($1.46) | $5.41 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 54 ($4.10) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 ($1.63) | $4.46 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 ($1.43) | $2.35 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 ($1.93) | $1.88 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 127 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.24) | $2.65 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 ($0.88) | $3.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 17,979 ($1,367) | $2,100 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 7,376 ($561) | $1,683 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,932 ($147) | $188 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,952 ($681) | $1,183 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,860 ($598) | $994 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 ($112) | $171 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 736 ($56) | $76 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 9,105 ($692) | $336 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,495 ($114) | $102 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 58 ($4.39) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 77% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,985 ($151) | $42 | + 263% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 608 ($46) | $34 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,496 ($114) | $72 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,415 ($108) | $80 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 316,653 ($24,076) | $22,500 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.05) | $0.69 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 443 ($34) | $60 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 67% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 ($4.04) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 94 ($7) | $35 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 414 ($31) | $160 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 ($3.39) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 25 ($1.92) | $3.46 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 73 ($5.58) | $5.18 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 29 ($2.18) | $3.38 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 ($0.89) | $2.90 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 102 ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 301 ($23) | $46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 76 ($5.81) | $25 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 473 ($36) | $63 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 ($3.67) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 26 ($2.01) | $4.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 19 ($1.46) | $5.00 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,400 ($106) | $124 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.58 ($0.20) | $0.15 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 481 ($37) | $66 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 ($2.73) | $10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 498 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,262
(R 56,053)
in Richards Bay.
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