Top expat cities

South Africa

Durban

#3 Top 5 cities

Durban can work for people wanting a warm coast and lower costs than Cape Town, but with less international depth.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 23°C až 29°C

Night: 11°C až 21°C

Climate

Warm humid subtropical coastal climate with a mild winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Higher prices