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VS Durban
South Africa
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Cape Town
South Africa2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Durban | Cape Town | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 550 USD | 800 USD | Durban |
| Food | 350 USD | 420 USD | Durban |
| Utilities | 100 USD | 120 USD | Durban |
| Transport | 60 USD | 75 USD | Durban |
| Healthcare | 75 USD | 90 USD | Durban |
| Internet | 42 USD | 45 USD | Durban |
| Entertainment | 174 USD | 216 USD | Durban |
| Other | 132 USD | 192 USD | Durban |
| Total (monthly) | 1,483 USD | 1,958 USD | Durban |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Durban | Cape Town | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 66 | 68 | Cape Town |
| Safety | 42 | 42 | Durban |
| Quality of life | 72 | 78 | Cape Town |
| Internet | 78 | 80 | Cape Town |
| Healthcare | 70 | 72 | Cape Town |
| Transport | 72 | 75 | Cape Town |
| Nightlife | 78 | 82 | Cape Town |
| Climate | 86 | 80 | Durban |
| English | 84 | 84 | Durban |
| Visa ease | 58 | 58 | Durban |