Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Durban | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 81 (£3.96) | £13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (£3.09) | £5.57 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 35 (£1.73) | £3.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (£0.81) | £0.87 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (£1.46) | £2.43 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (£0.76) | £1.91 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 58 (£2.83) | £3.58 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (£1.06) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (£0.91) | £1.13 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (£0.93) | £2.17 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (£4.44) | £7 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (£1.11) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (£0.52) | £1.04 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Durban | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,706 (£820) | £1,117 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,626 (£374) | £868 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,746 (£86) | £170 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,857 (£631) | £661 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,765 (£332) | £621 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 845 (£41) | £125 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 635 (£31) | £21 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,688 (£230) | £386 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,472 (£72) | £110 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 77 (£3.80) | £7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 134 (£7) | £12 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Durban | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 821 (£40) | £63 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (£29) | £30 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,187 (£58) | £72 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,010 (£50) | £68 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Durban | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 249,246 (£12,227) | £17,932 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (£0.75) | £1.25 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 655 (£32) | £65 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 116 (£5.67) | £15 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Durban | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (£2.52) | £3.03 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 194 (£10) | £4.55 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (£24) | £62 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (£2.18) | £2.75 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (£1.45) | £1.32 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (£2.84) | £3.71 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (£1.05) | £1.73 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (£0.85) | £1.61 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (£4.69) | £13 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Durban | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 373 (£18) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 163 (£8) | £18 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 446 (£22) | £62 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (£23) | £60 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 56 (£2.75) | £8 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (£1.63) | £2.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (£1.25) | £3.83 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,178 (£352) | £389 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 590 (£29) | £37 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (£2.15) | £9 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 94 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2021.
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