Durban - Post Report Question and Answers
What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?
A mix of single family homes, apartments and town homes. Most of us live in single family homes about 30 minutes away from the Central Business District (CBD), in residential neighborhoods. These homes have a pool and nice size yard. Homes provided by the US diplomatic mission are also equipped with grates on windows and doors, alarm systems, and electric fences. Most locals with means also have some form of basic security features installed on their homes. Commutes are longer during standard rush hours, but they aren't ever at a full stop unless there is a traffic accidents on one of the major roads. Durban is like a city with a small town feel and it doesn't take long to get most places. - Sep 2024
The majority of housing for USG staff is luxury apartments or nice townhomes in gated communities, most within 20-40 minutes drive to the office. Many are within walking distance to the beach. Not many of the homes have much storage but they are comfortable and attractive. - Sep 2010
