Should I move to Durban?

Durban, South Africa has a cost of living 61.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.3). It is ranked #429 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 92.7 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 61.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.3). Groceries are 62.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 66.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZAR 5,649 per month. Local purchasing power index is 92.7 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇦 South Africa · #429 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Durban?

61.7% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

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-61.7%

vs NYC

ZAR 5,649

Uppskattad hyra i

92.7

Köpkraft

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Durban?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Durban

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

38.3 Affordable

Hyra

11.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

37.5 Affordable

Restauranger

33.9 Very affordable

Köpkraft

92.7 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Durban

1 rum — Stadskärna ZAR 5,649/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum ZAR 4,237/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna ZAR 9,853/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇿🇦 Pretoria

South Africa

CoL index 43.2

Jämför Pretoria vs Durban → →

🇿🇦 Cape Town

South Africa

CoL index 43.6

Jämför Cape Town vs Durban → →

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

South Africa

CoL index 45.5

Jämför Johannesburg vs Durban → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Durban — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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