Cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 24 zł | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8 zł | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2.81 zł | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 7 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 3.85 zł | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 11 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3.63 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1.60 zł | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.85 zł | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 27 zł | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (3.65 zł) | 5.41 zł | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 3.08 zł | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,268 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,909 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,988 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,860 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 43 zł | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 1,843 zł | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 438 zł | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 32 zł | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44 zł | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 291 zł | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 162 zł | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 270 zł | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 265 zł | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 79,439 zł | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 4.99 zł | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 123 zł | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 28 zł | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 20 zł | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34 zł | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 78 zł | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 15 zł | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7 zł | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 6 zł | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 17 zł | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Richards Bay (South Africa) is about the same as in Zabrze (Poland) | ||||
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Richards Bay | Zabrze | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 103 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 145 (31 zł) | 47 zł | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 200 zł | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 31 zł | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 13 zł | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 7 zł | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,000 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 115 zł | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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