Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 61 ($4.52) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 31 ($2.34) | $5.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 ($0.96) | $1.05 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 ($1.84) | $3.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 ($1.71) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 50 ($3.72) | $9 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 ($1.51) | $5.44 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 ($1.60) | $2.30 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 ($1.31) | $1.88 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 91 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 ($1.20) | $2.66 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 ($0.79) | $2.26 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 59% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,436 ($702) | $2,100 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 6,771 ($504) | $1,683 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,156 ($86) | $272 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,355 ($548) | $1,183 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,853 ($361) | $994 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,472 ($110) | $178 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 502 ($37) | $76 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,978 ($519) | $386 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,554 ($116) | $104 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 133 ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 80 ($5.96) | $17 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 484 ($36) | $42 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 517 ($39) | $34 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 937 ($70) | $72 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 964 ($72) | $80 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 277,543 ($20,661) | $22,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 ($1.01) | $0.80 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 434 ($32) | $60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 66% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 ($3.93) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 ($11) | $31 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 395 ($29) | $170 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 ($3.76) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 ($2.28) | $3.18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 ($3.89) | $4.82 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 ($1.71) | $3.63 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 ($1.23) | $2.39 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 93 ($7) | $17 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 320 ($24) | $49 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 ($5.85) | $25 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 800 ($60) | $64 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 563 ($42) | $63 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 44 ($3.26) | $9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 27 ($2.03) | $4.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 ($1.46) | $5.00 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.58 ($0.19) | $0.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 505 ($38) | $66 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 35 ($2.62) | $10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 679 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,023
(R 40,609)
in Richards Bay.
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