Cost of Living in Durban
Summary of cost of living in Durban, South Africa:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,990.7$ (36,245.2R), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 587.5$ (10,696.6R), excluding rent.
- Durban is 69.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Durban is, on average, 90.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.24 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 30.21 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.94 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.92 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.95 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.90 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.69 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.89 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.10 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.24 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.96 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.81 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.58 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.57 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.98 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.67 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.47 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.97 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.51 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 37.78 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.65 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.97 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.59 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.88 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,772.53 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,889.52 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 141.33 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 28.75 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 33.09 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.01 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.59 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 199.40 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,506.18 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 41.53 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.38 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.18 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 69.28 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 379.40 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 356.03 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 739.51 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 566.40 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 99.32 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 104.29 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,140.08 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.01 |
Prices in Durban
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Last update: April 2025
Last update: April 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| 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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