A new pair of genuine Ray-Ban sunglasses costs between R1,938 and R3,700 in our range at the time of writing, and most models sit between R2,000 and R2,800. Those are the prices on the Ray-Ban frames we had in stock in September 2026, from the Chris at the bottom to the polarised Folding Wayfarer at the top.
Prices change, so read this as a snapshot. Our Ray-Ban collection always shows the current price, and that is the figure you pay at checkout.
Ray-Ban prices by model
The table gives the lowest price we had for each model family, with and without polarised lenses. Where a cell says none, we had no pair of that kind in stock when we wrote this.
| Model | Code | From | Polarised from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris | RB4187 | R1,938 | None |
| Jack | RB3565 | R1,949 | R2,799 |
| Erika | RB4171 | R1,968 | None |
| Aviator | RB3025 | R2,049 | R3,099 |
| Round Metal | RB3447 | R2,097 | None |
| Hexagonal | RB3548N | R2,279 | R2,499 |
| Justin | RB4165 | R2,350 | R2,350 |
| Folding Wayfarer | RB4105 | R2,288 | R3,700 |
| Oval Flat | RB3547N | R2,800 | None |
The only Justin we had was the polarised one, which is why both columns match.
What pushes a Ray-Ban’s price up
Polarised lenses are the biggest single jump. On the same frame and size, the polarised version costs between about R200 and R1,400 more in our range. The Jack RB3565 in size 51 is R2,099 in gold with non-polarised lenses and R2,799 with polarised lenses, and the Folding Wayfarer in size 54 goes from R2,830 to R3,700.
What that money buys is glare control on tar and water. It does not buy extra ultraviolet protection, which is the same on both versions; our explainer on polarised versus UV protection sets out why the two are separate.
Lens type comes next. Gradient and coloured lenses tend to cost more than the classic G-15 green: the gold Aviator RB3025 L0205 with G-15 lenses is R2,049, while the silver Aviator with a light blue gradient lens (003/3F) is R2,670.
Frame build matters less than people expect. The lowest prices sit on the injected and nylon frames, the Chris at R1,938 and the Erika at R1,968. The metal classics, the Aviator, Round Metal and Hexagonal, start between R2,049 and R2,279, and the Folding Wayfarer runs from R2,288 in plain black to R3,700 with polarised lenses.
Colour accounts for much of what is left. The Erika runs from R1,968 to R2,600 depending on the frame and lens colour, and the Jack in size 51 is R2,099 in gold and R2,399 in black with a grey gradient lens. If you like two colourways of the same model equally, the cheaper one is the same frame.
Size hardly moves the price at all. The polarised Folding Wayfarer costs R3,700 in both the 50 and the 54, so pick the size that fits your face and let the lens decide the price.
What the price includes
Every Ray-Ban we sell costs more than R500, so standard delivery is free anywhere in South Africa, tracked with The Courier Guy. Our delivery page has the timings.
The price also covers a 30-day return if the fit is wrong, on unworn frames in their original packaging. When you compare a price elsewhere, add the delivery and check the returns terms, because a cheaper frame with a R150 courier fee and no returns is not always the cheaper pair.
When a Ray-Ban price is too low to be real
Nothing in our Ray-Ban stock sells for less than R1,900 right now. New stock bought through the brand’s distribution has a floor under its price, so a current model offered at a fraction of that is telling you something about where it came from.
A “new” Aviator for R600 is very unlikely to be genuine new stock. Used pairs and parallel imports sit in between. A parallel import is a genuine frame bought abroad and brought in outside the local distributor, which is legal, but the seller should say so because warranty support can differ.
Before you pay anyone, check three things. The listing should give the full model code, colour code and size, the seller should have a physical address and a stated returns process, and the photos should match the code. Our guide to checking a Ray-Ban before you buy online goes through each step.
How we’d choose
- Around R2,000: the Chris or the Erika for a light everyday frame, or the gold Aviator L0205 at R2,049 if you want the classic.
- You drive a lot: go polarised. Low sun on the N1 or N3 at seven in the morning bounces off the tar and the car in front, and that is the glare a polarised lens removes. The Justin at R2,350 and the Hexagonal at R2,499 are our lowest-priced polarised Ray-Bans.
- You want the Aviator specifically: settle the size and lens first. Our Ray-Ban Aviator guide compares the RB3025 versions from R2,049 to R3,290.
- You travel: the Folding Wayfarer folds small enough for a jacket pocket, from R2,288.
Frequently asked questions
How much do genuine Ray-Bans cost in South Africa?
At the time of writing, our in-stock Ray-Bans run from R1,938 for the Chris to R3,700 for the polarised Folding Wayfarer. Most models sit between R2,000 and R2,800, and a polarised lens adds roughly R200 to R1,400 on the same frame.
Why does one Aviator cost R2,049 and another R3,290?
The lens and the frame colour. The RB3025 L0205 has a gold frame with the classic G-15 green lens, while the 002/58 pairs a black frame with a polarised G-15 lens. Both are the 58 size on a 14 mm bridge.
Does a bigger size cost more?
Rarely. The polarised Folding Wayfarer costs R3,700 in both the 50 and the 54 in our range, so choose the size that fits your face and let the lens decide the price.
