Cost of living in Durban, South Africa

Summary of cost of living in Durban

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R 41,067
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R 18,444
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Durban
Current as of Mar 2025.

Change the currency:
Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R 117
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R 77
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R 45
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R 18
12 eggs, large R 34
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R 23
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R 78
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R 24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R 20
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R 18
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R 122
2 liters of coca-cola R 24
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R 10
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Durban.
Page-elements
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R 12,589
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R 9,265
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R 1,774
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R 10,386
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R 6,273
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R 1,007
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R 627
40” flat screen tv R 4,806
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R 1,748
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R 132
Hourly rate for cleaning help R 235
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R 786
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R 570
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R 1,657
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R 1,392
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R 400,168
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R 22
Monthly ticket public transport R 1,011
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R 138
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Durban.
Page-elements
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R 47
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R 182
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R 532
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R 41
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R 35
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R 58
4 rolls of toilet paper R 30
Tube of toothpaste R 25
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R 86
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R 411
2 tickets to the movies R 180
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R 390
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R 601
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R 50
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R 35
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R 29
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R 6,336
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R 1.79
1 month of gym membership in business district R 540
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R 45
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 66 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: March 24, 2025

Did you know that ...

Do you live in Durban? We need your help!

What is the price of

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new

in Durban?

R

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • 1 liter of gasoline in Joinville costs R$ 7 (about 1 hour ago)
  • Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Manchester costs £1,220 (about 2 hours ago)
  • 1 us gal of whole fat milk in Wichita, Kansas costs $1.15 (about 2 hours ago)
  • Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Buenos Aires costs ARS $1,000,000 (about 3 hours ago)
  • 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Asunción costs 17,425 Gs (about 4 hours ago)
  • Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis costs EC$250 (about 4 hours ago)

Make a different comparison:

Compare cost of living between cities:
vs