Cost of Living in Durban
Summary of cost of living in Durban, South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,001.7$ (36,231.6R), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 590.6$ (10,690.4R), excluding rent.
- Durban is 69.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Durban is, on average, 90.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 R | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 550.00 R | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 90.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 35.00 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 45.00 R | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 35.58 R | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 16.40 R | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.51 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 70.81 R | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 15.40 R | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.57 R | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 38.31 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.97 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 35.73 R | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 51.18 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 12.27 R | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.76 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.05 R | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 10.62 R | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.30 R | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 9.59 R | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 17.79 R | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.92 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 85.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 26.78 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 31.92 R | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 54.00 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 27.50 R | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 687.93 R | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 17.70 R | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 88.92 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 360,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 434,958.33 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,573.14 R | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 523.36 R | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 602.53 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 590.91 R | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 164.00 R | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 120.00 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,630.50 R | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 82,044.44 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 755.94 R | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 553.06 R | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,605.50 R | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,261.46 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,907.69 R | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,482.35 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 13,464.29 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,312.50 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,808.31 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,898.88 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,757.55 R | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.01 |
Prices in Durban
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Last update: 25 April 2025
Last update: 25 April 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Pietermaritzburg | 47.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Port Shepstone | 75.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richards Bay | 110.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vryheid | 195.33 miles |
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