Date night at the movies used to be fun‚ but now you might have to dig a bit deeper in your pockets for your big screen outing.

A good night out at the movies with popcorn‚ cold drink and some sweets to chew on could cost you R200 for one person.

With strict rules prohibiting movie goers entering some cinemas with food or drinks it looks like you might have to break the bank for a movie date next time.

A front row ticket for the new opening of any movie you like at Ster Kinekor would cost you an average of R87.50 and R65 at Nu metro cinema.

Here is a quick comparison of what you will be charged for snacks to go with your movie. Is this a rip off?

Ster Kinekor

Water = R20

Regular coke (650 ml) = R25.90

Regular popcorns = R27.90

Box of smarties (40g) = R22

Total = R95.80

Nu Metro

Water = R17.50

Regular coke (500ml) = R22.50

Regular popcorn = R24.50

Box of smarties (70g) = R21.50

Total = R86.00

Pick ‘n Pay

Water = R6.99

Regular coke (500ml) = R9.49

Regular popcorn = R13. 99

Box of Smarties = R7.49

Total = R37.96