South Africa
Cost of Living in Durban
Monthly Total
$1,237
$21,648
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$429
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$27
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$429
$7,508
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$170
$2,975
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$89
$1,558
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$200
$3,500
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$99
$1,733
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$46
$805
Monthly Total
$1,237
$21,648
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