- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- Durban
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durban, South Africa compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (£6) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 48 (£2.92) | £5.50 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (£2.47) | £3.36 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (£0.81) | £0.80 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 20 (£1.23) | £2.15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 13 (£0.80) | £1.42 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (£3.47) | £4.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (£1.12) | £1.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (£0.79) | £0.84 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (£0.72) | £1.64 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (£3.04) | £7 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 15 (£0.91) | £1.80 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (£0.60) | £0.86 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,111 (£493) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,375 (£630) | £1,091 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,277 (£78) | £186 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,389 (£267) | £686 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,478 (£272) | £568 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,196 (£73) | £154 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 564 (£34) | £22 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,678 (£345) | £351 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,695 (£103) | £80 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 133 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (£1.37) | £11 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 612 (£37) | £67 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 401 (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 994 (£60) | £60 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 822 (£50) | £64 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 260,000 (£15,793) | £17,989 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (£0.79) | £1.14 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 400 (£24) | £60 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 111 (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (£3.64) | £3.17 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 231 (£14) | £5.88 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 392 (£24) | £73 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 47 (£2.84) | £2.55 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (£1.43) | £1.49 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 50 (£3.02) | £3.50 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 24 (£1.45) | £1.63 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (£0.90) | £1.96 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 117 (£7) | £14 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 296 (£18) | £36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 124 (£8) | £18 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 562 (£34) | £67 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 (£21) | £56 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 52 (£3.18) | £7 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (£1.15) | £2.76 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (£1.21) | £3.65 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,166 (£132) | £122 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 473 (£29) | £37 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (£2.17) | £9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 790 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,991
(R 32,784)
in Durban.
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