Is Durban more expensive than Cape Town?

Durban is 12.2% cheaper than Cape Town overall. Rent is 50.2% lower, groceries 8.8% cheaper, and restaurants 17.9% cheaper.

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

Cape Town has a purchasing power index of 96.2 while Durban has 92.7 (NYC = 100). Cape Town offers better purchasing power.

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🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇿🇦 Durban

2026

Durban är 12.2% billigare

Kategori	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇿🇦 Durban	Skillnad
Levnadskostnader	43.6	38.3	-12.2%
Hyra	23.7	11.8	-50.2%
Livsmedel	41.1	37.5	-8.8%
Restauranger	41.3	33.9	-17.9%
Köpkraft	96.2	92.7	-3.6%

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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