Cost of living in Richards Bay, South Africa vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 87 (S/. 21) | S/. 24 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 59 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (S/. 3.31) | S/. 4.20 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 27 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (S/. 5.30) | S/. 3.81 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 52 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (S/. 5.01) | S/. 4.41 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (S/. 4.82) | S/. 2.44 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (S/. 4.04) | S/. 5.23 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 93 (S/. 22) | S/. 42 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (S/. 4.23) | S/. 7 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (S/. 2.35) | S/. 1.62 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,165 (S/. 2,224) | S/. 2,914 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,575 (S/. 1,596) | S/. 1,676 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,239 (S/. 301) | S/. 205 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 7,080 (S/. 1,718) | S/. 2,252 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,068 (S/. 1,230) | S/. 1,169 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 988 (S/. 240) | S/. 160 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 619 (S/. 150) | S/. 69 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 7,220 (S/. 1,752) | S/. 1,261 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,592 (S/. 386) | S/. 339 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 116 (S/. 28) | S/. 34 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 206 (S/. 50) | S/. 17 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 745 (S/. 181) | S/. 155 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 568 (S/. 138) | S/. 89 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,161 (S/. 282) | S/. 249 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,107 (S/. 269) | S/. 248 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 285,109 (S/. 69,198) | S/. 66,001 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (S/. 3.54) | S/. 3.71 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 453 (S/. 110) | S/. 122 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 62 (S/. 15) | S/. 21 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 149 (S/. 36) | S/. 22 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 414 (S/. 101) | S/. 73 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 51 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 46 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (S/. 5.90) | S/. 4.59 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 14 (S/. 3.43) | S/. 4.43 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 98 (S/. 24) | S/. 43 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 351 (S/. 85) | S/. 35 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 116 (S/. 28) | S/. 34 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 699 (S/. 170) | S/. 90 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 620 (S/. 150) | S/. 107 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 49 (S/. 12) | S/. 25 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 29 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (S/. 5.69) | S/. 8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (S/. 0.51) | S/. 0.61 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 528 (S/. 128) | S/. 163 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,028 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 9,590 (R 39,513) in Richards Bay to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,300 in Lima.
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