Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 52% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Durban | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (53 kr) | 108 kr | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 74 (43 kr) | 80 kr | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 39 (23 kr) | 58 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (18 kr) | 37 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (11 kr) | 30 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (36 kr) | 48 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (13 kr) | 28 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (10 kr) | 12 kr | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (11 kr) | 18 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (54 kr) | 98 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (5.62 kr) | 22 kr | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Durban | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,867 (8,671 kr) | 13,652 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,644 (5,042 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,850 (1,079 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,615 (6,774 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,047 (4,110 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,214 (708 kr) | 410 kr | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 624 (364 kr) | 275 kr | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,806 (2,803 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,113 (1,233 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (52 kr) | 67 kr | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 237 (138 kr) | 203 kr | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Durban | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 707 (412 kr) | 937 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 563 (328 kr) | 419 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,068 (623 kr) | 966 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,223 (713 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Durban | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 296,695 (173,051 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,011 (590 kr) | 564 kr | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 120 (70 kr) | 307 kr | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Durban | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (28 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 182 (106 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 530 (309 kr) | 261 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (24 kr) | 41 kr | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (18 kr) | 31 kr | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (10 kr) | 21 kr | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (56 kr) | 274 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Durban | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 323 (189 kr) | 415 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 180 (105 kr) | 267 kr | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 390 (228 kr) | 819 kr | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 577 (336 kr) | 847 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (29 kr) | 138 kr | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (20 kr) | 40 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (14 kr) | 70 kr | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,336 (3,696 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (1.04 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 588 (343 kr) | 286 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (24 kr) | 66 kr | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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