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

Should I Move to Durban?

62.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-62.2%
vs NYC
ZAR 5,818
Estimated rent in
88.9
Purchasing Power
Moderate
Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown — Durban

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
37.8 Affordable
Rent
11.9 Very affordable
Groceries
36.9 Affordable
Restaurants
31.9 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
88.9 Moderate

Estimated rent in Durban

1-BR — City centre ZAR 5,818/mo
1-BR — Outside centre ZAR 4,364/mo
3-BR — City centre ZAR 10,145/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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