South Africa
South Africa's warm Indian Ocean port city, known for its large Indian community, world-class surfing, and the distinctive Bunny Chow curry.
#161 of 250
39% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 888
Based on NYC = 100 index
Durban is the 161. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 888 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is housing, 67% below the median: 1br apartment (city center) $ 394, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 303. You also get off lightly on entertainment, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Durban, South Africa. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/durban. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 393.53 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Property24 |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 302.71 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Property24 |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 877.87 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Property24 |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 544.88 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Property24 |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Woolworths South Africa |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Woolworths South Africa |
| Beef (1kg) | 8.35 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 15.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 14.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pick n Pay |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.09 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.63 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Cheese (1kg) | 11.09 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Butter (200g) | 2.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Eggs (12) | 2.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pick n Pay |
| Bread (500g) | 0.84 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pick n Pay |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Oats (500g) | 1.49 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.56 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.40 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Garlic (1kg) | 3.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pick n Pay |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.53 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.05 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.73 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.03 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.66 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.32 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.37 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Pick n Pay, Woolworths South Africa |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 3.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.78 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 72.67 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Electricity Tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 28.90 / month | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Telecom Tariffs Japan / Brazil / South Africa |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 48.37 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Tariffs Japan / Brazil / South Africa |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 15.08 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 5.03 / ticket | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Cinema Ticket Prices, MENA, Africa & Oceania Entertainment |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 40.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 169.52 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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