Is Cape Town more expensive than Durban?

Cape Town is 13.8% more expensive than Durban overall. Rent is 95.8% higher, groceries 8.7% more expensive, and restaurants 25.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Durban or Cape Town?

Durban has a purchasing power index of 88.9 while Cape Town has 89.9 (NYC = 100). Cape Town offers better purchasing power.

Comparación del Coste de Vida · 2026

🇿🇦 Durban vs 🇿🇦 Cape Town

2026

Cape Town es 13.8% más caro

Categoría	🇿🇦 Durban	🇿🇦 Cape Town	Diferencia
Coste de Vida	37.8	43.0	+13.8%
Alquiler	11.9	23.3	+95.8%
Supermercado	36.9	40.1	+8.7%
Restaurantes	31.9	39.9	+25.1%
Poder Adquisitivo	88.9	89.9	+1.1%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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