Price Rankings for Durban, South Africa

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World Ranking

7^th Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
9^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 302 Cities in the World.
22^th Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 159 Cities in the World.

Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 19 Cities in Africa
2^nd Cheapest Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in Africa
2^nd Cheapest Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in Africa

1^st Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 20 Cities in Africa
4^th Most Expensive Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 21 Cities in Africa
4^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in Africa

Southern Africa Ranking

1^st Cheapest Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course (Restaurants) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Cheapest Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa

1^st Most Expensive Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in Southern Africa
1^st Most Expensive Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 4 Cities in Southern Africa

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	120.00 R	Low	277^th/380	5^th/21	4^th/5
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	500.00 R	Very Low	310^th/377	15^th/21	5^th/5
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	89.50 R	Very Low	292^th/344	12^th/19	3^rd/5
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	35.00 R	Low	283^th/361	10^th/20	5^th/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	40.00 R	Very Low	303^th/335	11^st/16	4^th/5
Cappuccino (regular)	32.41 R	Very Low	322^th/379	14^th/21	5^th/5
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	15.97 R	Low	277^th/379	6^th/21	4^th/5
Water (12 oz small bottle)	11.99 R	Low	251^st/378	4^th/21	4^th/5
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	72.96 R	Low	269^th/380	11^st/21	5^th/5
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	15.34 R	Low	291^st/380	10^th/21	4^th/5
Rice (white), (1 lb)	11.29 R	Low	287^th/379	15^th/21	5^th/5
Eggs (regular) (12)	36.99 R	Low	278^th/380	9^th/21	5^th/5
Local Cheese (1 lb)	55.90 R	Very Low	332^th/379	14^th/21	4^th/5
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	35.57 R	Low	302^th/380	20^th/21	5^th/5
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	49.42 R	Very Low	347^th/377	14^th/21	4^th/5
Apples (1 lb)	10.81 R	Very Low	312^th/380	20^th/21	5^th/5
Banana (1 lb)	9.56 R	Very Low	323^th/380	14^th/21	5^th/5
Oranges (1 lb)	9.01 R	Very Low	339^th/377	14^th/21	5^th/5
Tomato (1 lb)	10.16 R	Very Low	311^st/374	9^th/21	5^th/5
Potato (1 lb)	9.58 R	Moderate	220^th/376	8^th/21	4^th/5
Onion (1 lb)	9.26 R	Low	243^th/378	12^th/21	5^th/5
Lettuce (1 head)	17.22 R	Low	263^th/371	7^th/21	5^th/5
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	16.54 R	High	150^th/380	4^th/21	3^rd/5
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	80.00 R	Very Low	349^th/355	19^th/19	5^th/5
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	26.77 R	Moderate	200^th/365	7^th/20	2^nd/5
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	32.19 R	Low	247^th/355	10^th/19	2^nd/5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	50.00 R	Very Low	252^th/314	10^th/14	5^th/5
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	30.00 R	High	131^st/335	2^nd/14	2^nd/3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	687.93 R
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	30.00 R
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	17.70 R
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	120.00 R
Gasoline (1 gallon)	90.06 R	Moderate	181^st/380	7^th/21	1^st/5
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	360,000.00 R	Very Low	138^th/159	6^th/9	2^nd/4
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	432,269.23 R	Low	202^th/287	9^th/17	2^nd/5
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,469.76 R	Moderate	193^th/375	1^st/20	1^st/5
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	519.71 R	High	90^th/380	4^th/21	4^th/5
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	652.68 R	Moderate	167^th/380	15^th/21	5^th/5
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	626.47 R	Low	247^th/375	9^th/21	2^nd/5
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	195.00 R	Very Low	201^st/242	11^st/15	2^nd/4
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	110.00 R	Low	248^th/342	12^th/18	5^th/5
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	3,628.15 R	Low	237^th/297	5^th/20	4^th/5
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	85,763.64 R	Low	164^th/209	7^th/17	2^nd/5
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	741.05 R	Very Low	311^st/367	9^th/21	5^th/5
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	518.37 R	Very Low	316^th/351	13^th/19	4^th/5
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,566.62 R	Low	226^th/370	10^th/21	4^th/5
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	1,252.88 R	Very Low	292^th/359	10^th/21	5^th/5
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	6,286.67 R	Very Low	317^th/376	14^th/21	4^th/5
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	6,010.53 R	Low	271^st/377	6^th/21	4^th/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	12,264.71 R	Very Low	307^th/369	13^th/21	3^rd/5
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	9,972.22 R	Low	289^th/373	9^th/21	4^th/5
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,739.18 R	Very Low	294^th/302	11^st/13	3^rd/3
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,177.58 R	Low	215^th/289	2^nd/13	1^st/4
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Africa Ranking	Southern Africa Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	20,455.53 R	Moderate	220^th/378	4^th/21	4^th/5
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	11.77	Very High	50^th/358	8^th/16	1^st/5

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