Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 36% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
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Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
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Richards Bay (South Africa) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
R 87 (C$7) | C$16 | 53% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
R 59 (C$5.00) | C$10 | 52% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
R 35 (C$2.90) | C$5.78 | 50% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
R 14 (C$1.15) | C$2.28 | 50% |
12 eggs, large | ||
R 27 (C$2.23) | C$2.71 | 18% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
R 22 (C$1.83) | C$3.49 | 47% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
R 52 (C$4.38) | C$9 | 52% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
R 21 (C$1.73) | C$3.70 | 53% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
R 20 (C$1.67) | C$2.51 | 33% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
R 17 (C$1.40) | C$2.90 | 52% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
R 93 (C$8) | C$17 | 54% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
R 17 (C$1.47) | C$2.12 | 31% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
R 10 (C$0.81) | C$1.70 | 52% |
Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
Richards Bay (South Africa) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
R 9,165 (C$770) | C$1,188 | 35% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
R 6,575 (C$553) | C$935 | 41% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
R 1,239 (C$104) | C$193 | 46% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
R 7,080 (C$595) | C$1,045 | 43% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
R 5,068 (C$426) | C$662 | 36% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
R 988 (C$83) | C$175 | 52% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
R 619 (C$52) | C$47 | 10% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
R 7,220 (C$607) | C$368 | 65% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 1,592 (C$134) | C$122 | 10% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
R 116 (C$10) | C$9 | 13% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
R 206 (C$17) | C$22 | 22% |
Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||
Richards Bay (South Africa) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
R 745 (C$63) | C$51 | 24% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
R 568 (C$48) | C$52 | 9% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 1,161 (C$98) | C$99 | 1% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
R 1,107 (C$93) | C$120 | 22% |
Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
Richards Bay (South Africa) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
R 285,109 (C$23,960) | C$26,424 | 9% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
R 15 (C$1.22) | C$1.20 | 2% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
R 453 (C$38) | C$83 | 54% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
- | - | - |
Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
Richards Bay (South Africa) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
R 62 (C$5.25) | C$11 | 51% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
R 149 (C$13) | - | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
R 414 (C$35) | C$178 | 80% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
R 51 (C$4.25) | C$8 | 45% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
R 29 (C$2.43) | C$3.97 | 39% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
R 46 (C$3.89) | C$4.83 | 19% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
R 24 (C$2.04) | C$3.16 | 35% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
R 14 (C$1.19) | C$2.14 | 45% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
R 98 (C$8) | C$19 | 57% |
Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is 33% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
Richards Bay (South Africa) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
R 351 (C$29) | C$52 | 43% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
R 116 (C$10) | C$23 | 58% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
R 699 (C$59) | C$146 | 60% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
R 620 (C$52) | C$98 | 47% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
R 49 (C$4.11) | C$8 | 49% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
R 29 (C$2.41) | C$3.82 | 37% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
R 23 (C$1.97) | C$5.46 | 64% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
- | C$496 | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
R 2.10 (C$0.18) | - | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
R 528 (C$44) | C$42 | 5% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
R 38 (C$3.17) | C$12 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,700 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$2,365 (R 28,137) in Richards Bay.