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Durban
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Durban is a lively coastal city on South Africa's eastern shore, renowned for its golden beaches, lively multicultural atmosphere, and subtropical climate. The city combines a laid-back seaside lifestyle with busy business districts and diverse culinary offerings. Visitors can enjoy both urban attractions and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
595,061
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-29.86°, 31.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$800
Cashless
65
English
80
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
20.3°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
12.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
6
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VIR
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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