South Africa vs South Africa · 536 km apart
South Africa
single / month
Cheaper overallSouth Africa
single / month
| Expense | Durban | Pretoria | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.41 | $5.41 | Durban |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.62 | $21.62 | Durban |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $1.62 | Durban |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $123 | $123 | Durban |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.82 | $19.82 | Durban |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.26 | $52.26 | Durban |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.14 | $15.14 | Durban |
| Fitness club membership | $15.14 | $15.14 | Durban |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $3.96 | Durban |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $247 | $247 | Durban |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $172 | $172 | Durban |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $516 | $516 | Durban |
| Total single-person budget | $532 | $532 | Durban |
| Average net salary | $1,166 | $1,166 |
Durban is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Durban runs about $532 versus $532 in Pretoria — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Durban leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Durban · Full cost of living in Pretoria