Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay (South Africa) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 87 (€4.99) | €16 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 59 (€3.43) | €9 | 60% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 35 (€1.99) | €3.67 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 14 (€0.79) | €0.97 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 27 (€1.53) | €2.28 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 22 (€1.26) | €1.87 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 52 (€3.01) | €5.47 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 21 (€1.19) | €1.70 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 20 (€1.14) | €1.22 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 17 (€0.96) | €1.71 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 93 (€5.34) | €7 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 17 (€1.01) | €2.45 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 10 (€0.56) | €1.18 | 53% |
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Richards Bay (South Africa) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 9,165 (€529) | €1,052 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 6,575 (€379) | €831 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 1,239 (€71) | €155 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 7,080 (€408) | €785 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 5,068 (€292) | €537 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 988 (€57) | €123 | 54% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 619 (€36) | €29 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 7,220 (€416) | €383 | 9% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,592 (€92) | €117 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 116 (€7) | €11 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R 206 (€12) | €10 | 23% |
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Richards Bay (South Africa) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 745 (€43) | €79 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 568 (€33) | €43 | 23% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,161 (€67) | €93 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 1,107 (€64) | €129 | 50% |
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Richards Bay (South Africa) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 285,109 (€16,447) | €23,515 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 15 (€0.84) | €1.34 | 37% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 453 (€26) | €48 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | €28 | - |
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Richards Bay (South Africa) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 62 (€3.60) | €7 | 49% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 149 (€9) | €9 | 9% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 414 (€24) | €26 | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R 51 (€2.92) | €4.50 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 29 (€1.67) | €3.72 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 46 (€2.67) | €3.39 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 24 (€1.40) | €1.36 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 14 (€0.81) | €2.40 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 98 (€5.65) | €22 | 74% |
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Richards Bay (South Africa) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 351 (€20) | €35 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 116 (€7) | €21 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R 699 (€40) | €48 | 15% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R 620 (€36) | €51 | 30% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 49 (€2.82) | €8 | 65% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 29 (€1.66) | €3.09 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 23 (€1.35) | €4.65 | 71% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | €438 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R 2.10 (€0.12) | €0.23 | 48% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 528 (€30) | €27 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 38 (€2.17) | €6 | 66% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,875 (R 32,496) in Richards Bay.