In Durban, South Africa, living costs about $834 per month for one person and $1978 for a family of four, including rent.
Durban is 10% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Durban is 42% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Durban is, on average, 68% lower than in Columbus.
Durban is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities can be a significant part of the cost of living, impacting overall affordability.
Food costs are 26% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport is 6% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect budget considerations.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner | 28.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.86 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 39.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.17 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.13 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 91 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 138 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 37.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 307 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 586 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 326 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 710 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 878 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,367 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,194 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.96 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 211 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,067 $ |