- Cost of Living
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- Anantapur
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Cost of living in Durban, South Africa compared to Anantapur, India
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Durban (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (₨538) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 48 (₨258) | ₨200 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (₨236) | ₨224 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (₨76) | ₨64 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | R 20 (₨109) | ₨53 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (₨93) | ₨43 | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (₨317) | ₨152 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (₨104) | ₨147 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (₨110) | ₨30 | + 268% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (₨64) | ₨120 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (₨269) | ₨1,641 | - 84% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (₨85) | ₨79 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (₨64) | ₨38 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,111 (₨43,632) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 10,375 (₨55,809) | ₨9,000 | + 520% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,096 (₨5,895) | ₨1,500 | + 293% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,389 (₨23,609) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,478 (₨24,087) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,030 (₨5,538) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 564 (₨3,036) | ₨1,000 | + 204% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,630 (₨30,286) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,048 (₨11,016) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 107 (₨574) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 87 (₨469) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 52% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 612 (₨3,293) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 401 (₨2,157) | ₨500 | + 331% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 994 (₨5,349) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 822 (₨4,422) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 260,000 (₨1,398,599) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (₨73) | ₨26 | + 176% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 400 (₨2,152) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 112 (₨602) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 56 (₨299) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 282 (₨1,515) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 412 (₨2,218) | ₨300 | + 639% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 42 (₨227) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 26 (₨142) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 51 (₨272) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (₨147) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨93) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 113 (₨607) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 263 (₨1,412) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 124 (₨667) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 773 (₨4,160) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 350 (₨1,883) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 55 (₨298) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 19 (₨102) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 20 (₨108) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 9,138 (₨49,156) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.51 (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 473 (₨2,542) | ₨1,200 | + 112% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 36 (₨192) | ₨1,000 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Anantapur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨148,255
(R 27,561)
in Durban
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨129,000
in Anantapur.
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