In every South African household, provisions play a crucial role, constituting a significant portion of monthly expenses. To make informed purchasing decisions, it’s essential to stay updated on the prices of these items. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the prices of various provisions commonly found in South African households.
Baby Food
- Nestle Nan 1 Infant: R350 – R500
- Abbott Similac Pro Advance Infant Formula with Iron: R2,700 – R3,000
- Aptamil Pronutra + First Infant Milk: R750 – R900
- Peak Infant Formula: R280 – R350
- SMA Wysoy Soy Infant Formula: R1,600 – R1,800
Bathing Soap
- LUX Soft Caress – 65g X 6: R110 – R150
- Johnson’s Vita – Rich Bar Soap – 125g X 6: R310 – R400
- Joy Beauty Bar Soap- Tender & Exfoliating -150g – 4 Bars: R84 – R90
- Belo Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid Classic Soap – 65g: R170 – R200
- Asantee Papaya And Honey Herbal Lightening Soap – 6pcs: R399 – R450
- Dudu Osun African Black Soap – Pack of 3: R110 – R180
- Dettol Cool Antibacterial Soap – 110g – Pack Of 6: R150 – R190
Beverages
- Nestle Milo Chocolate Tin (1kg): R330 – R370
- Nestle Milo Hot Chocolate Refill (450g): R120 – R150
- Bournvita 500g: R150 – R200
- Bournvita 20g x 10 pieces: R80 – R100
- Nescafe 3-in-1 (32g x 30 pieces): R440 – R460
Body Cream
- Vaseline Harmattan Pack + Free Vaseline Pj 50ml: R190 – R220
- Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream – 56g: R195 – R235
- Nivea Nourishing Cocoa Body Lotion – 400ml: R250 – R290
- Nivea Extra White Firm & Smooth Lotion -350ml: R500 – R600
- Estellas Pride Shea Butter: R150 – R185
- Fair & White So White Lait Skin Perfector – Lotion.Cream & Soap: R1,250 – R1,370
- Retinol Cream Anti-wrinkle Daily Protection Spf 20 – 50ml: R710 – R800
- Vaseline Healthy Even Tone Vaseline – 2pcs: R600 – R655
Diapers
- KissKids baby diaper (Size 2, 100 pieces): R750 – R800
- Huggies Nappy Pants size 4: R200 – R250
- Huggies Dry Comfort diapers (Size 2, 100 pieces): R430 – R500
- Molfix pants maxi 56 x 1 Jumbo: R350 – R450
- Molfix 24/7 protection diapers (size 2, 96 pieces): R650 – R700
Soft Drinks
- 5 Alive 1 Liter Pack(10 bottles inside): R400 – R500
- Coca-cola Can 1 Pack (12 bottles inside): R350 – R400
- Coca-cola Plastic Bottle 1 Pack (12 bottles inside): R150 – R200
- Fanta Plastic Bottle 1 Pack (12 bottles inside): R150 – R200
- Pepsi Can 1 Pack (24 cans inside): R350 – R450
- Pepsi Plastic Bottle 1 Pack (12 bottles inside): R150 – R200
- Sprite Can 1 Pack (24 cans inside): R350 – R450
- Sprite Plastic Bottle 1 Pack (12 bottles inside): R150 – R200
Malt Drinks
- Amstel Malta Can 1 Pack (24 cans inside): R350 – R450
- Malta Guinness Can 1 Pack (24 cans inside): R350 – R450
- Maltina Can 1 Pack (24 cans inside): R350 – R450
- Maltina Small Plastic Bottle 1 Pack (12 bottles inside): R170 – R250
Seasoning Cubes
- Knorr chicken cubes 50 x 8g: R70 – R80
- Nestle Maggi Cubes (100 cubes): R56 – R100
- Knorr Beef Cubes 50 x 8g: R67 – R78
- Royco Beef Seasoning Cubes 400g: R45 – R55
- Maggi Naija Pot Seasoning (50 cubes): R80 – R90
- Larsor Peppersoup Seasoning (199g x 10): R220 – R240
- Tasty Cubes Chicken Flavor (108 g, 5 sachets): R175 – R190
FAQs
1.Why is it important to know the prices of provision items?
Knowing the prices helps in budgeting and making informed purchasing decisions, ensuring you get value for money.
2.Do prices vary depending on the location and vendor?
Yes, prices may differ based on the region and the seller’s pricing policies.
3.How often do the prices of provision items change?
Prices can fluctuate frequently due to factors such as inflation, exchange rates, and market demand.
Conclusion:
In managing household expenses, keeping track of provision prices is crucial for financial planning. By staying informed about the costs of essential items, South African families can make prudent decisions to optimize their budgets and ensure their needs are met affordably and efficiently.