Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Durban | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 106 (S/. 21) | S/. 19 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (S/. 16) | S/. 18 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (S/. 3.59) | S/. 5.84 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 38 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 23 (S/. 4.55) | S/. 3.86 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 78 (S/. 16) | S/. 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (S/. 4.79) | S/. 5.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (S/. 4.02) | S/. 2.95 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (S/. 3.69) | S/. 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 114 (S/. 23) | S/. 44 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (S/. 4.91) | S/. 7 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (S/. 2.19) | S/. 2.28 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 76% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Durban | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 12,589 (S/. 2,532) | S/. 1,828 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,265 (S/. 1,864) | S/. 931 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,774 (S/. 357) | S/. 131 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,386 (S/. 2,089) | S/. 1,152 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,273 (S/. 1,262) | S/. 745 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,007 (S/. 203) | S/. 104 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 627 (S/. 126) | S/. 66 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,806 (S/. 967) | S/. 1,071 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,748 (S/. 352) | S/. 340 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (S/. 27) | S/. 27 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 235 (S/. 47) | S/. 14 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Durban | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 786 (S/. 158) | S/. 137 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 570 (S/. 115) | S/. 87 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,631 (S/. 328) | S/. 239 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,538 (S/. 309) | S/. 196 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 86% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Durban | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 400,168 (S/. 80,501) | S/. 53,456 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (S/. 4.57) | S/. 4.71 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,011 (S/. 203) | S/. 78 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 129 (S/. 26) | S/. 28 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Durban | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 182 (S/. 37) | S/. 20 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 498 (S/. 100) | S/. 61 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (S/. 8) | S/. 24 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (S/. 6) | S/. 12 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.11 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (S/. 5.01) | S/. 5.53 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 86 (S/. 17) | S/. 25 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Durban | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 411 (S/. 83) | S/. 36 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 180 (S/. 36) | S/. 28 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 390 (S/. 79) | S/. 135 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 601 (S/. 121) | S/. 68 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (S/. 10) | S/. 26 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 35 (S/. 7) | S/. 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (S/. 5.79) | S/. 8 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,336 (S/. 1,275) | S/. 2,312 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (S/. 0.36) | S/. 0.64 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 540 (S/. 109) | S/. 107 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (S/. 9) | S/. 12 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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