Cost of living in Durban, South Africa vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 (€4.60) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 60 (€3.29) | €5.45 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (€1.87) | €3.75 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (€0.95) | €1.23 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (€1.73) | €3.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (€0.84) | €1.35 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (€3.09) | €4.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (€1.23) | €1.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (€0.96) | €0.68 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (€1.08) | €1.14 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (€5.00) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (€1.25) | €2.02 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (€0.58) | €0.90 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 49% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,730 (€925) | €426 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,323 (€460) | €302 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,690 (€93) | €122 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,422 (€687) | €316 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,842 (€378) | €245 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 912 (€50) | €94 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 677 (€37) | €21 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,531 (€251) | €351 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (€81) | €71 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 75 (€4.15) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 98 (€5.44) | €5.67 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 842 (€47) | €83 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 541 (€30) | €40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,111 (€61) | €70 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,069 (€59) | €71 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,368 (€13,014) | €23,202 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (€0.85) | €1.57 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 655 (€36) | €39 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 116 (€6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (€2.84) | €3.23 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 194 (€11) | €5.59 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (€26) | €32 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (€2.45) | €3.88 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (€1.63) | €3.80 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (€3.20) | €3.50 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (€1.19) | €1.53 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (€0.96) | €1.83 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (€5.29) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 373 (€21) | €22 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 163 (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 446 (€25) | €38 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (€25) | €46 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 56 (€3.10) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (€1.84) | €3.40 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (€1.41) | €3.22 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,178 (€397) | €792 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 590 (€33) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (€2.42) | €4.08 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 236 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,162 (R 21,009) in Durban.
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