Restaurant prices in South Africa
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in South Africa? What are the prices in affordable pubs in South Africa? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in South Africa?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 8.3 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.4 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 39 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.94 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in South Africa, including bottle of water, cheap restaurant, a better restaurant for a couple, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, or Burger King or a similar bar
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in South Africa
What currency is used in South Africa and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in South Africa South African rand (ZAR). For 10 US dollars you can get 181 South African rand. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.81 thousand South African rand. And the other way around: For 100 South African rand you can get 5.52 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in South Africa? Look here: Prices in cities in South Africa
Prices: Cape Town Durban Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg Port Elizabeth Pretoria Roodepoort Richards Bay Boksburg East London
cheap restaurant
$8.3 ($4.7 - $16.6)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$2.2 ($1.4 - $3.3)
63% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.9 ($1.1 - $2.8)
63% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.72 ($0.55 - $1.1)
65% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$4.4 ($3.9 - $5.5)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.94 ($0.66 - $1.5)
62% is less expensive than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in South Africa
(The last update: today)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in South Africa:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $8.3 (ZAR 150)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $39 (ZAR 700)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.4 (ZAR 80)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.2 (ZAR 40)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.3 (ZAR 42)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.94 (ZAR 17.1)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.72 (ZAR 13.1)
- Cappuccino $1.9 (ZAR 34)
- Espresso Coffee $1.3 (ZAR 24)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.3 (ZAR 24)
Price changes in previous years in South Africa
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.79(ZAR 14.3), 2012: $0.92(ZAR 16.6), 2013: $0.93(ZAR 16.9), 2014: $1(ZAR 18.3), 2015: $1.1(ZAR 19.7), 2016: $1.2(ZAR 22), 2017: $1.3(ZAR 24), and 2018: $1.4(ZAR 26)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $11(ZAR 200), 2011: $16.6(ZAR 300), 2012: $19.3(ZAR 350), 2013: $19.3(ZAR 350), 2014: $19.3(ZAR 350), 2015: $22(ZAR 400), 2016: $25(ZAR 450), 2017: $25(ZAR 450), and 2018: $27(ZAR 493)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.63(ZAR 11.5), 2011: $0.83(ZAR 15), 2012: $0.88(ZAR 16), 2013: $0.88(ZAR 16), 2014: $1.1(ZAR 20), 2015: $1.1(ZAR 20), 2016: $1.4(ZAR 25), 2017: $1.4(ZAR 25), and 2018: $1.7(ZAR 30).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in South Africa?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.42(ZAR 7.6), 2011: $0.42(ZAR 7.5), 2012: $0.48(ZAR 8.6), 2013: $0.51(ZAR 9.3), 2014: $0.54(ZAR 9.7), 2015: $0.58(ZAR 10.4), 2016: $0.62(ZAR 11.2), 2017: $0.67(ZAR 12.1), and 2018: $0.71(ZAR 12.8) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.42(ZAR 7.5), 2011: $0.37(ZAR 6.6), 2012: $0.39(ZAR 7.1), 2013: $0.43(ZAR 7.8), 2014: $0.43(ZAR 7.8), 2015: $0.47(ZAR 8.6), 2016: $0.49(ZAR 9), 2017: $0.53(ZAR 9.6), and 2018: $0.54(ZAR 9.7)
