Cost of Living in Durban
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Durban, South Africa.
Overall, the cost of living in Durban is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 18 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)22
Groceries index19
Dining out index18
Transport index14
Utilities index16
Median annual salary$11,048
Minimum wage$1.29/hr
Est. monthly childcare$322
Est. monthly healthcare premium$83
YoY inflation5.3%
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