Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 87 (₨417) | ₨524 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 59 (₨286) | ₨232 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 (₨166) | ₨178 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨66) | ₨53 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | R 27 (₨128) | ₨74 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (₨105) | ₨38 | + 174% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 52 (₨251) | ₨147 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (₨99) | ₨133 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (₨96) | ₨19 | + 414% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (₨80) | ₨109 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 93 (₨446) | ₨819 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (₨84) | ₨75 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (₨47) | ₨27 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 97% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,165 (₨44,146) | ₨21,065 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,575 (₨31,672) | ₨15,843 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,239 (₨5,967) | ₨3,761 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,080 (₨34,103) | ₨28,261 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,068 (₨24,413) | ₨9,442 | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 988 (₨4,757) | ₨3,583 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 619 (₨2,979) | ₨967 | + 208% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 7,220 (₨34,779) | ₨36,957 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,592 (₨7,669) | ₨11,203 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 116 (₨559) | ₨332 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 206 (₨993) | ₨148 | + 570% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 745 (₨3,590) | ₨2,276 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 568 (₨2,736) | ₨2,500 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,161 (₨5,593) | ₨3,034 | + 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,107 (₨5,333) | ₨2,269 | + 135% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 285,109 (₨1,373,364) | ₨734,341 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (₨70) | ₨67 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 453 (₨2,184) | ₨1,157 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 (₨301) | ₨174 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 149 (₨718) | ₨500 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 414 (₨1,995) | ₨500 | + 299% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (₨243) | ₨250 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (₨140) | ₨152 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (₨223) | ₨189 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (₨117) | ₨106 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (₨68) | ₨73 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 98 (₨472) | ₨190 | + 148% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 351 (₨1,691) | ₨1,199 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 116 (₨557) | ₨451 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 699 (₨3,367) | ₨1,423 | + 137% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 620 (₨2,986) | ₨1,473 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 (₨236) | ₨525 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (₨138) | ₨164 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (₨113) | ₨177 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (₨10) | ₨2.83 | + 258% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 528 (₨2,545) | ₨2,533 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (₨181) | ₨187 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨85,196 (R 17,687) in Richards Bay to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨59,000 in Ghaziabad.
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