Travel budget and cost of living in Richards Bay (South Africa) how much does a trip cost?

Richards Bay travel budget

Richards Bay: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Richards Bay

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Richards Bay for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Richards Bay compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Richards Bay in 2025 is 50% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Richards Bay in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Richards Bay by expense type

Restaurant budget in Richards Bay

Lunch

$ 6.7/person
($ 4.3 to $ 14)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 14 to $ 37)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.7 to $ 6.1)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Richards Bay

1-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 43 to $ 183)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 54 to $ 94)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 33 to $ 213)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 57 to $ 295)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344

5-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 59 to $ 392)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 561

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 34 to $ 34)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 85/month
($ 47 to $ 204)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 91/month
($ 42 to $ 306)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 80/month
($ 50 to $ 195)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Family room

$ 175/month
($ 80 to $ 538)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Richards Bay

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 4.7/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Richards Bay

Bus ticket

$ 6.1/ticket
( $ 6.1)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 293)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Richards Bay

Cinema

$ 6.7/ticket
($ 4.9 to $ 9.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 4.9/hr
( $ 4.9)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Richards Bay

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 3.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 19 to $ 104)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 21
($ 11 to $ 62)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Cape Town

$ 1358
(fair price: $ 1040)

Manchester → Cape Town

$ 1050
(fair price: $ 897)

Dublin → Cape Town

$ 999
(fair price: $ 879)

Melbourne → Cape Town

$ 1603
(fair price: $ 1334)

Montreal → Cape Town

$ 1347
(fair price: $ 1218)

Edinburgh → Cape Town

$ 1119
(fair price: $ 977)