What does groceries cost in Richards Bay?

Basic groceries in Richards Bay cost: chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($1), bananas (1kg) ($1), milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Richards Bay?

Dining out in Richards Bay: inexpensive meal ($5), mid-range restaurant meal ($25), local beer ($2), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Richards Bay?

Average monthly rent in Richards Bay: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($394), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($283), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($694), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($471).

What does transportation cost in Richards Bay?

Transportation costs in Richards Bay: public transport ticket ($5.47), monthly transport pass ($92.95), taxi starting fare ($1.64), gasoline per liter ($1.27).

What does utilities cost in Richards Bay?

Monthly utilities in Richards Bay: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($102), mobile phone plan ($29), internet ($36).

What does entertainment cost in Richards Bay?

Entertainment costs in Richards Bay: gym membership ($31), movie ticket ($7).

What does personal care cost in Richards Bay?

Costs in Richards Bay include: toiletPaper ($2).

What does clothing cost in Richards Bay?

Clothing prices in Richards Bay: jeans ($42), dress ($25), sneakers ($83), leather shoes ($65).

What does healthcare cost in Richards Bay?

Healthcare costs in Richards Bay: doctor visit ($23).

What does education cost in Richards Bay?

Education costs in Richards Bay: preschool (monthly) ($89), international school (monthly) ($2419).

What does other expenses cost in Richards Bay?

Costs in Richards Bay include: averageSalary ($984), laundryDetergent ($7).

Explore Communities Profile FAQ Feedback & Bugs

Image by Ossewa via wikipedia

South Africa

Cost of Living in Richards Bay

KwaZulu-Natal

Explore Richards Bay Cost of Living

Last updated:December 26, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$1.38

Bananas 1kg

$1.21

Beef 1kg

$5.29

Bread 500g

$0.74

Chicken Breast 1kg

$3.16

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$2.21

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.05

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.40

Eggs (12)

$1.98

Imported Beer 330mL

$1.75

Lettuce 1kg

$0.95

Local Cheese 1kg

$5.07

Milk 1L

$0.85

Onions 1kg

$1.04

Oranges 1kg

$1.13

Potatoes 1kg

$1.15

Rice 1kg

$1.37

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.31

Water 1.5L

$0.92

Wine Bottle

$4.37

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.19

Coffee

$1.89

Inexpensive Meal

$4.59

Mid-Range Meal

$24.54

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.90

Water

$0.67

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$393.86

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$283.02

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$694.06

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$470.88

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$1.27

Monthly Pass

$92.95

One-way Ticket

$5.47

Taxi (per km)

$0.60

Taxi Start

$1.64

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$6.56

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$102.06

Internet

$36.21

Phone Plan

$28.61

Entertainment

Cinema

$7.28

Gym

$31.44

Tennis Court

$4.37

Personal Care

Toilet Paper

$1.78

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$25.20

Jeans

$41.57

Leather Shoes

$64.58

Sneakers

$83.38

Healthcare

Doctor Visit

$23.00

Education

International School

$2,419.35

Preschool

$88.85

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$984.14

Laundry Detergent

$7.00

Total Monthly Cost

$1,670

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$1,474

Median rent based on analysis of 29 apartments in December

Minimum$622

Maximum$4,655

Groceries

$112

Food Outside

$70

Base Cost

$14

Data Sources

Cost Trends

Loading statistics...

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience at this place