Durban
Durban is the third most populous city in South Africa. Sugar refining is one of Durban's main industries. South Africa produces 19.9 million tons of sugar cane a year and most of it comes from KwaZulu-Natal.
- Founded: 1835
- Population: 3.4m
- Area: 225.91 km2
- Average salary: $1,093.50
- Elevation: 22 m
- Timezone: UTC+2
Cost of Living in Durban
Last Update: February 2023
Rent Per MonthPrice
Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$356.22
$253.94$536.09
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$301.10
$186.22$395.02
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$698.75
$479.66$1,410.78
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$628.27
$423.23$959.33
Buy Apartment PricePrice
Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$658.36
$564.31$846.47
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$842.09
$507.88$1,410.78
Utilities (Monthly)Price
Range
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)
$0.09
$0.06$0.11
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$136.40
$84.65$237.01
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$44.35
$33.86$56.43
MarketsPrice
Range
Apples (1kg)
$1.34
$0.68$1.69
Banana (1kg)
$1.10
$0.85$1.98
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$6.53
$3.95$9.03
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$3.95
$2.82$5.93
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.16
$2.26$6.77
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$2.82
$2.54$3.95
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18
$0.73$2.14
Eggs (regular) (12)
$1.60
$1.13$2.26
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65
$0.85$3.10
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92
$0.56$1.13
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.87
$0.56$1.13
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.37
$5.08$9.03
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.06
$0.73$1.58
Onion (1kg)
$0.79
$0.45$1.41
Oranges (1kg)
$1.11
$0.56$2.26
Potato (1kg)
$0.95
$0.34$1.86
Rice (white), (1kg)
$1.41
$0.85$1.98
Tomato (1kg)
$1.15
$0.51$1.98
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.88
$0.71$1.13
TransportationPrice
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27
$1.15$1.41
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$44.02
$28.22$84.65
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$1.13
$1.13$2.14
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.80
$2.82$58.69
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.56
$0.56$1.69
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.13
$0.68$1.98
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$22,406.64
$19,242.98$25,958.27
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$19,750.86
$16,872.88$28,215.51
Clothing And ShoesPrice
Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.03
$28.22$56.43
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$70.04
$33.86$112.86
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$75.76
$45.14$112.86
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$28.00
$16.93$39.50
RestaurantsPrice
Range
Cappuccino (regular)
$1.74
$1.13$2.26
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92
$0.68$1.41
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.81
$1.30$2.54
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.26
$1.69$3.67
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$3.95
$2.93$4.51
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$33.86
$28.22$56.43
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$8.46
$4.51$16.93
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.72
$0.56$1.13
ChildcarePrice
Range
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$2,740.04
$1,692.93$3,950.17
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$171.82
$124.15$253.94
Sports And LeisurePrice
Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$5.36
$4.23$8.46
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$29.45
$15.80$50.79
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.55
$2.26$8.46
Salaries And FinancingPrice
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,093.50
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
8.52
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