Cost of living in Durban, South Africa vs Thane, India
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 83 (₨405) | ₨844 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 60 (₨290) | ₨288 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (₨165) | ₨124 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (₨83) | ₨62 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (₨152) | ₨64 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (₨74) | ₨37 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (₨273) | ₨274 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 22 (₨108) | ₨168 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (₨85) | ₨24 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (₨95) | ₨138 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 90 (₨440) | ₨588 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (₨110) | ₨73 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (₨51) | ₨31 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 114% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,730 (₨81,459) | ₨34,699 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,323 (₨40,525) | ₨22,512 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,690 (₨8,228) | ₨5,414 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,422 (₨60,483) | ₨21,166 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,842 (₨33,312) | ₨12,897 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 912 (₨4,439) | ₨2,613 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 677 (₨3,297) | ₨800 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,531 (₨22,059) | ₨35,364 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,459 (₨7,106) | ₨15,424 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 75 (₨366) | ₨395 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 98 (₨479) | ₨548 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 842 (₨4,101) | ₨2,258 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 541 (₨2,634) | ₨2,459 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,111 (₨5,409) | ₨3,268 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,069 (₨5,207) | ₨2,619 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 91% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 235,368 (₨1,146,022) | ₨830,309 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (₨75) | ₨83 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 655 (₨3,191) | ₨945 | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 116 (₨562) | ₨189 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 51 (₨250) | ₨102 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 194 (₨944) | ₨461 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 479 (₨2,333) | ₨591 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (₨216) | ₨260 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 29 (₨143) | ₨183 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (₨282) | ₨181 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (₨105) | ₨125 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (₨84) | ₨79 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (₨465) | ₨216 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 373 (₨1,815) | ₨923 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 163 (₨794) | ₨496 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 446 (₨2,173) | ₨1,737 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 461 (₨2,243) | ₨2,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 56 (₨273) | ₨483 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (₨162) | ₨222 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (₨124) | ₨212 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,178 (₨34,950) | ₨35,595 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.10 (₨10) | ₨20 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 590 (₨2,874) | ₨2,228 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (₨213) | ₨251 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 321 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨150,595 (R 30,929) in Durban to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨103,000 in Thane.
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