Currency in South Africa South African rand (ZAR). For 10 US dollars you can get 178 South African rand. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.78 thousand South African rand. And the other way around: For 100 South African rand you can get 5.62 US dollars.
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Generally, it is much cheaper in South Africa than in United States. Food is 61% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 54%. The cost of living in South Africa is less than in United States by about 50%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 44%.
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in South Africa
Are hotels expensive in South Africa? How much will we pay for a room in South Africa?
The average price of accommodation in South Africa is $108 (ZAR 1.92K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $40 (ZAR 708) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $26 (ZAR 469). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is South Africa in $71 (ZAR 1.26K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $99 (ZAR 1.76K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $347 (ZAR 6.17K) in South Africa If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $7.1K (ZAR 126K)
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in South Africa? Check out prices in nearby countries: Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
fees
$106 ($56 - $197)
by half less than in United States
internet
$43 ($31 - $56)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$46 ($25 - $67)
12% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$1.37K
70% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$463 ($281 - $843)
74% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$682 ($450 - $1.01K)
72% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.97 ($0.63 - $1.2)
73% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$7.2 ($4.5 - $10.7)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.5 ($0.96 - $2.5)
67% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.5 ($0.84 - $2.1)
70% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.4 ($0.84 - $2.2)
16% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$4.5 ($2.8 - $8.4)
70% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$8.4 ($4.8 - $16.9)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$2.2 ($1.4 - $3.4)
63% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.9 ($1.1 - $2.8)
62% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.74 ($0.56 - $1.1)
64% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$4.5 ($3.9 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.96 ($0.67 - $1.6)
61% is less expensive than in United States
Has the price of bread increased in South Africa?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $0.49(ZAR 8.7), 2011: $0.5(ZAR 8.9), 2012: $0.54(ZAR 9.6), 2013: $0.53(ZAR 9.4), 2014: $0.62(ZAR 11), 2015: $0.65(ZAR 11.6), 2016: $0.7(ZAR 12.4), 2017: $0.71(ZAR 12.6), and 2018: $0.7(ZAR 12.5).
Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $0.76(ZAR 13.6), 2016: $0.96(ZAR 17.1), 2017: $0.97(ZAR 17.2), and 2018: $0.97(ZAR 17.2)
Have prices increased in restaurants in South Africa?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $2.8(ZAR 50), 2011: $4.2(ZAR 75), 2012: $4.2(ZAR 75), 2013: $4.5(ZAR 80), 2014: $4.5(ZAR 80), 2015: $5.6(ZAR 100), 2016: $5.6(ZAR 100), 2017: $6.2(ZAR 110), and 2018: $6.7(ZAR 120)
Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2010: $203(ZAR 3.6K), 2011: $238(ZAR 4.23K), 2012: $235(ZAR 4.17K), 2013: $271(ZAR 4.83K), 2014: $253(ZAR 4.51K), 2015: $312(ZAR 5.56K), 2016: $333(ZAR 5.93K), 2017: $377(ZAR 6.71K), and 2018: $388(ZAR 6.89K)
Prices in cities and towns in South Africa
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