Cost of Living in Durban
Summary of cost of living in Durban, South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,139.7$ (36,701.1R), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 613.7$ (10,526.3R), excluding rent.
- Durban is 51.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Durban is, on average, 71.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 125.00 R | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 600.00 R | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 90.00 R | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 35.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 39.00 R | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 36.00 R | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.45 R | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 13.11 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 18.81 R | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 14.89 R | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 11.73 R | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 38.53 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.47 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.50 R | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 52.83 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.35 R | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12.00 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.67 R | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 11.36 R | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.39 R | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.63 R | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 18.21 R | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 17.35 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 25.39 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 29.94 R | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 55.00 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 R | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 464.00 R | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 18.50 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 19.42 R | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 123.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 23.12 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 500,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 491,937.50 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,656.53 R | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 529.98 R | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 600.41 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 625.00 R | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 164.00 R | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 125.00 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,672.17 R | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 82,044.44 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 868.17 R | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 553.93 R | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,602.09 R | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,323.47 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,946.15 R | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,400.00 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,750.00 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,571.43 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,283.32 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,241.13 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,694.42 R | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.98 |
Prices in Durban
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Last update: 27 November 2025
Last update: 27 November 2025
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