Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 60% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 72% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Durban | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 22 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 74 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 16 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 39 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 14 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 1.36 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 5.35 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 4.05 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.29 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.16 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.48 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 15 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.56 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (CHF 0.48) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 53% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Durban | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,867 (CHF 744) | CHF 1,743 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,644 (CHF 433) | CHF 1,498 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,850 (CHF 93) | CHF 175 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,615 (CHF 582) | CHF 1,330 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,047 (CHF 353) | CHF 1,033 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,214 (CHF 61) | CHF 106 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 624 (CHF 31) | CHF 38 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,806 (CHF 241) | CHF 421 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,113 (CHF 106) | CHF 109 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 237 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 50% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Durban | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 707 (CHF 35) | CHF 103 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 563 (CHF 28) | CHF 50 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,068 (CHF 53) | CHF 101 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,223 (CHF 61) | CHF 117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 61% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Durban | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 296,695 (CHF 14,857) | CHF 27,795 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.61 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,011 (CHF 51) | CHF 138 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 119 (CHF 5.93) | CHF 45 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Durban | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 11 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 182 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 530 (CHF 27) | CHF 64 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 4.16 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.17 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 3.05 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (CHF 0.85) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 30 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 54% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Durban | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 323 (CHF 16) | CHF 69 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 180 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 390 (CHF 20) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 577 (CHF 29) | CHF 97 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (CHF 2.51) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 5.90 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,336 (CHF 317) | CHF 400 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (CHF 0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 588 (CHF 29) | CHF 100 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 9 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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