- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Durban
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durban, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (£5.82) | £15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 48 (£2.79) | £5.50 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (£2.24) | £3.16 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (£0.81) | £0.92 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 20 (£1.18) | £2.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (£0.83) | £1.42 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (£3.34) | £4.91 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (£1.06) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (£0.74) | £0.88 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (£0.69) | £1.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (£2.91) | £7 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (£0.88) | £1.84 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (£0.54) | £0.74 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,111 (£472) | £1,307 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,375 (£603) | £1,091 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,413 (£82) | £186 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,389 (£255) | £686 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,478 (£260) | £568 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,196 (£70) | £154 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 564 (£33) | £22 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,678 (£330) | £337 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,538 (£89) | £81 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 136 (£8) | £7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (£1.31) | £11 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 612 (£36) | £67 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 401 (£23) | £32 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 994 (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 822 (£48) | £64 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 260,000 (£15,122) | £17,989 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (£0.77) | £1.14 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 400 (£23) | £60 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 111 (£6) | £18 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 58 (£3.38) | £3.17 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 238 (£14) | £9 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 393 (£23) | £73 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 45 (£2.59) | £2.55 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (£1.42) | £1.72 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (£2.95) | £3.50 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (£1.32) | £1.72 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 13 (£0.75) | £2.19 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 124 (£7) | £14 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 297 (£17) | £35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 124 (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 631 (£37) | £67 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 54 (£3.12) | £7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (£1.11) | £2.76 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (£1.16) | £3.98 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,125 (£124) | £122 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 473 (£27) | £37 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (£2.08) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 740 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,750
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,971
(R 33,897)
in Durban.
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