Cost of Living in Durban, South Africa
South Africa · Southern Africa
Monthly budget from $565 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$565
/mo
Standard
$1,028
/mo
Comfort
$1,954
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $300 | $155 | $32 | $78 | $565/mo |
| Standard | $540 | $276 | $62 | $150 | $1,028/mo |
| Comfort | $1,080 | $454 | $120 | $300 | $1,954/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Africa's surf city with warm Indian Ocean, Valley of 1000 Hills, bunny chow curry, and Zulu culture
Internet: 35 Mbps
Safety: 3/5
Nomad score: 3.4/5