Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Durban | Dire Dawa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 122 (363 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (247 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (129 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (53 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R 35 (106 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (61 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 76 (225 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (74 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (61 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (55 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 131 (388 Birr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (74 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (32 Birr) | - | - | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Durban | Dire Dawa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,994 (41,627 Birr) | 20,000 Birr | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,906 (23,517 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,702 (5,064 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,163 (33,206 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,273 (18,660 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,007 (2,997 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 624 (1,856 Birr) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,806 (14,295 Birr) | 22,351 Birr | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,642 (4,884 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (266 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 283 (841 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 778 (2,313 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 570 (1,695 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,235 (3,675 Birr) | 1,234 Birr | + 198% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,230 (3,660 Birr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Durban | Dire Dawa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 362,082 (1,077,095 Birr) | 85,000 Birr | + 1167% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (67 Birr) | 111 Birr | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,011 (3,007 Birr) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 129 (384 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Durban | Dire Dawa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 47 (141 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 182 (543 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 532 (1,583 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (123 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (91 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (173 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (76 Birr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 19 (58 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (285 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Durban | Dire Dawa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 323 (962 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 180 (534 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 390 (1,161 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 577 (1,715 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (149 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (102 Birr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 (77 Birr) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,336 (18,848 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (5.32 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 524 (1,559 Birr) | 500 Birr | + 212% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (131 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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