Cost of living in Hanover, Germany vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanover (Germany) is 66% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (R 162) | R 83 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R 124) | R 60 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (R 62) | R 34 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (R 11) | R 17 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (R 50) | R 31 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (R 46) | R 15 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (R 70) | R 56 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (R 36) | R 22 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (R 25) | R 17 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (R 15) | R 20 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.85 (R 100) | R 90 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.69 (R 29) | R 23 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (R 20) | R 11 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Hanover (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,177 (R 20,151) | R 16,730 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €774 (R 13,251) | R 8,323 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (R 2,601) | R 1,690 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €661 (R 11,319) | R 12,422 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €464 (R 7,942) | R 6,842 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (R 1,528) | R 912 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R 478) | R 677 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €544 (R 9,318) | R 4,531 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €151 (R 2,590) | R 1,459 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (R 99) | R 75 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R 173) | R 98 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Hanover (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (R 1,233) | R 842 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R 632) | R 541 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (R 1,245) | R 1,111 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (R 1,856) | R 1,069 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Hanover (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (R 341,662) | R 235,368 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (R 22) | R 15 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (R 1,100) | R 655 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (R 332) | R 116 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanover (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R 155) | R 51 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R 157) | R 194 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (R 1,658) | R 479 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (R 61) | R 44 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (R 51) | R 29 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (R 57) | R 58 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (R 22) | R 21 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (R 27) | R 17 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R 290) | R 96 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanover (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (R 537) | R 373 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (R 332) | R 163 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (R 1,198) | R 446 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (R 764) | R 461 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R 133) | R 56 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (R 49) | R 33 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 (R 57) | R 25 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (R 8,788) | R 7,178 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (R 1.82) | R 2.10 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R 644) | R 590 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R 103) | R 44 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 279 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hanover (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 64,352 (€3,758) in Hanover to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 45,000 in Durban.
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