Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R 228) | R 83 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R 108) | R 60 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.12 (R 75) | R 34 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (R 13) | R 17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (R 44) | R 31 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (R 67) | R 15 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R 101) | R 56 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (R 48) | R 22 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (R 20) | R 17 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (R 47) | R 20 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R 229) | R 90 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (R 29) | R 23 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (R 26) | R 11 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,375 (R 34,550) | R 16,730 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,583 (R 23,032) | R 8,323 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (R 2,953) | R 1,690 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,071 (R 30,130) | R 12,422 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,192 (R 17,343) | R 6,842 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (R 1,774) | R 912 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R 722) | R 677 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $254 (R 3,699) | R 4,531 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (R 2,262) | R 1,459 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R 184) | R 75 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (R 341) | R 98 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (R 817) | R 842 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (R 736) | R 541 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (R 1,429) | R 1,111 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (R 1,776) | R 1,069 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,572 (R 386,536) | R 235,368 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (R 8) | R 15 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (R 757) | R 655 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R 249) | R 116 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (R 83) | R 51 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R 218) | R 194 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (R 1,699) | R 479 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.58 (R 81) | R 44 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (R 57) | R 29 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (R 68) | R 58 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.09 (R 59) | R 21 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (R 24) | R 17 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (R 453) | R 96 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (R 696) | R 373 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R 371) | R 163 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $240 (R 3,489) | R 446 | + 682% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (R 1,110) | R 461 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R 171) | R 56 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (R 79) | R 33 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (R 83) | R 25 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (R 5,987) | R 7,178 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (R 2.77) | R 2.10 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (R 882) | R 590 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R 107) | R 44 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R 84,702 ($5,823) in Austin, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 48,000 in Durban.
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