Cost of Living Comparison Between Durban and Pretoria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Pretoria are 8.0% higher than in Durban (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Pretoria are 8.8% higher than in Durban | |
| Rent Prices in Pretoria are 11.8% higher than in Durban | |
| Restaurant Prices in Pretoria are 7.9% higher than in Durban | |
| Groceries Prices in Pretoria are 8.6% higher than in Durban | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Pretoria is 29.6% higher than in Durban | |
Restaurants | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 R | 150.00 R | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 500.00 R | 600.00 R | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 80.00 R | 80.00 R | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 30.00 R | 41.00 R | +36.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 R | 38.00 R | -5.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 31.71 R | 33.58 R | +5.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 15.61 R | 16.74 R | +7.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.94 R | 12.84 R | +17.4 % |
Markets | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 76.05 R | 82.49 R | +8.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 15.19 R | 16.50 R | +8.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.51 R | 11.21 R | -2.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 33.65 R | 41.82 R | +24.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.98 R | 59.51 R | +8.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 34.71 R | 36.11 R | +4.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 50.40 R | 55.45 R | +10.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 11.02 R | 11.41 R | +3.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 9.90 R | 10.99 R | +11.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 9.46 R | 11.17 R | +18.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 10.19 R | 12.66 R | +24.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.71 R | 9.54 R | +9.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 9.21 R | 10.23 R | +11.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 17.42 R | 18.14 R | +4.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.45 R | 17.22 R | +4.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 R | 89.00 R | +11.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 25.50 R | 22.34 R | -12.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 33.39 R | 31.56 R | -5.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 R | 50.00 R | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 R | 37.50 R | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 760.87 R | 1,150.00 R | +51.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 R | 26.50 R | -11.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 19.31 R | 36.21 R | +87.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 R | 55.00 R | -54.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 89.71 R | 88.86 R | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 350,000.00 R | 341,350.00 R | -2.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 422,946.15 R | 417,741.67 R | -1.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,590.78 R | 1,914.81 R | -26.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 513.44 R | 612.69 R | +19.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 699.95 R | 743.76 R | +6.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 555.56 R | 599.42 R | +7.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 160.00 R | 174.00 R | +8.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 110.00 R | 127.50 R | +15.9 % |
Childcare | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,297.06 R | 3,930.77 R | +19.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 62,375.00 R | 67,887.50 R | +8.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 716.33 R | 872.24 R | +21.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 471.81 R | 626.92 R | +32.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,455.00 R | 1,567.59 R | +7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,175.00 R | 1,733.27 R | +47.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,277.78 R | 7,500.00 R | +19.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,900.00 R | 6,429.41 R | +9.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 11,590.91 R | 12,350.00 R | +6.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,973.68 R | 12,578.95 R | +14.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,181.76 R | 1,021.58 R | -13.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,759.52 R | 1,096.25 R | -37.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Durban Edit |
Pretoria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,777.75 R | 26,479.73 R | +41.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.88 | 11.34 | -4.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 72 | 79 |
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