Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Durban (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Durban | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 122 (3,886 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (2,646 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (1,378 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (567 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R 35 (1,131 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (650 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (2,417 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (795 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (657 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (585 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 131 (4,163 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (796 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (346 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Durban | Abobo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,994 (446,176 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,906 (252,068 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,702 (54,277 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,163 (355,909 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,273 (200,005 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,007 (32,119 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 624 (19,894 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,806 (153,223 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,642 (52,347 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (2,847 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 283 (9,015 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Durban | Abobo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 778 (24,796 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 570 (18,171 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,235 (39,392 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,230 (39,227 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 30% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Durban | Abobo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 362,082 (11,544,650 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (717 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,011 (32,233 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 129 (4,111 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Durban | Abobo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (1,507 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 182 (5,815 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 532 (16,962 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (1,322 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (975 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (1,857 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (815 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (620 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (3,053 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Durban | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 323 (10,314 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 180 (5,724 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 390 (12,449 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 577 (18,382 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (1,601 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (1,089 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 (823 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,336 (202,023 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (57 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 524 (16,710 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (1,405 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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