🍜
$7.75
128.9 ZAR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$2.54
42.3 ZAR Cappuccino
🚌
$62.7
1,042 ZAR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$388.8
6,468 ZAR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in South Africa alone?
To live in Durban on a moderate budget, you'll need around $751/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($389), weekday lunches out ($155), weekend casual meals ($36), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($76), a monthly transit pass ($63), and a few taxi rides ($32). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in South Africa for two?
2 persons
$1,301
≈ €1,163
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,301 ≈ €1,163/month — a proper apartment ($577), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in South Africa?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,429 ≈ €1,277/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$7.75
128.9 ZAR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.52
75.2 ZAR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.54
42.3 ZAR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.18
19.6 ZAR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.29
38.1 ZAR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.40
73.2 ZAR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.30
21.6 ZAR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.12
18.6 ZAR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$7.87
130.9 ZAR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.61
26.8 ZAR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.62
10.3 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$851
14,156 ZAR
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$576.8
9,596 ZAR
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$121.7
2,025 ZAR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$685.6
11,404 ZAR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$388.8
6,468 ZAR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$71.3
1,187 ZAR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$38.9
646.5 ZAR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$405
6,737 ZAR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$108.3
1,802 ZAR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.18
136.1 ZAR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$6.07
101 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$48.7
810.5 ZAR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$35.3
587.7 ZAR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$102.7
1,708 ZAR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$86.3
1,435 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$23,489
390,752 ZAR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.36
22.6 ZAR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$62.7
1,042 ZAR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$8.06
134.1 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$2.91
48.4 ZAR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$11.3
187.6 ZAR
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$36
599 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.54
42.3 ZAR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.17
36.1 ZAR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.59
59.7 ZAR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.86
30.9 ZAR
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.61
26.8 ZAR
💇
Men's Haircut
$6.51
108.3 ZAR
Item
USD $
ZAR R
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$24.9
413.4 ZAR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$11.2
185.7 ZAR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$24.2
402.1 ZAR
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$37.3
619.7 ZAR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$3.10
51.6 ZAR
☕
Cappuccino
$2.54
42.3 ZAR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$1.80
29.9 ZAR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$392.7
6,533 ZAR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.11
1.83 ZAR
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$37.3
619.7 ZAR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.85
47.4 ZAR