Cost of Living in Durban
Summary of cost of living in Durban, South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,201.0$ (35,107.8R), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 636.3$ (10,150.0R), excluding rent.
- Durban is 56.1% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Durban is, on average, 83.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 130.00 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) | 40.00 R | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 37.48 R | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.65 R | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 13.05 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 19.10 R | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 15.06 R | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 11.72 R | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 37.20 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 59.90 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 36.95 R | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 55.99 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.05 R | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12.05 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.87 R | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 11.27 R | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.61 R | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.12 R | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 18.41 R | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 18.05 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 R | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 25.30 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) | 27.50 R | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 360.00 R | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 11.50 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 19.42 R | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 126.00 R | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 22.82 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 589,000.00 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 515,461.54 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,741.72 R | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 531.80 R | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 594.67 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 522.15 R | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 133.75 R | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 120.00 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,651.74 R | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 111,543.57 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 877.55 R | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 507.52 R | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,607.97 R | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,348.35 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,030.00 R | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,408.75 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,846.67 R | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,160.00 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,429.15 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,072.25 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 21,211.42 R | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.62 | |
Prices in Durban
This city had 555 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 9 February 2026
Last update: 9 February 2026
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