Should I move to Durban?

Durban, South Africa has a cost of living 62.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 37.8). It is ranked #423 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 88.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Durban?

The cost of living in Durban is 62.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 37.8). Groceries are 63.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 68.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZAR 5,818 per month. Local purchasing power index is 88.9 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇦 South Africa · #423 of 546 cities · 2026

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-62.2%

vs NYC

ZAR 5,818

Renda estimada em

88.9

Poder de Compra

Moderate

Poder de Compra

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Os números

Análise de custos — Durban

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

37.8 Affordable

Renda

11.9 Very affordable

Supermercado

36.9 Affordable

Restaurantes

31.9 Very affordable

Poder de Compra

88.9 Moderate

Renda estimada em Durban

1 quarto — Centro da cidade ZAR 5,818/mo

1 quarto — Fora do centro ZAR 4,364/mo

3 quartos — Centro da cidade ZAR 10,145/mo

Poupança fora do centro ~25% mais barato

Estimado a partir do índice de rendas. Os preços reais podem variar.

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