Prices in Cape Town

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Cape Town? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Cape Town.

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What are the supermarket prices in Cape Town? Are the costs of living in Cape Town higher than in United States? Cape Town - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Cape Town: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 21 hours ago)

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.


Generally, it is much cheaper in South Africa than in United States. Food is 58% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 53%. The cost of living in Cape Town is less than in United States by about 48%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 36%.

Are hotels expensive in Cape Town? How much will we pay for a room in Cape Town?

The average price of accommodation in South Africa is $155 (ZAR 2.81K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $20 (ZAR 367) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $19.3 (ZAR 350). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is South Africa in $39 (ZAR 708). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $82 (ZAR 1.49K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $108 (ZAR 1.96K) 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 $375 (ZAR 6.79K)


Is it expensive in stores in Cape Town? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Cape Town? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Cape Town, such as: cheese, eggs, rice, potatoes, or milk (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Cape Town? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Cape Town? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Cape Town?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 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 5 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 39 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.93 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Cape Town, including cheese, eggs, rice, potatoes, or milk


If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Cape Town? Check out prices in nearby countries: Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Cape Town

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Cape Town

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Cape Town

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Cape Town

Cape Town - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $91 ($55 - $144)

fees

$91 ($55 - $144)
by half less than in United States

Price internet $42 ($30 - $55)

internet

$42 ($30 - $55)
by half less than in United States

Price jeans $47 ($28 - $66)

jeans

$47 ($28 - $66)
11% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $1.58K

average earnings

$1.58K
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $676 ($552 - $994)

renting a small apartment in the center

$676 ($552 - $994)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $877 ($662 - $1.38K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$877 ($662 - $1.38K)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.99 ($0.69 - $1.2)

bread

$0.99 ($0.69 - $1.2)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $7.9 ($5.5 - $11)

cheese

$7.9 ($5.5 - $11)
39% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $1.6 ($1.1 - $2.4)

rice

$1.6 ($1.1 - $2.4)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.5 ($1.1 - $1.9)

tomatoes

$1.5 ($1.1 - $1.9)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.6 ($0.99 - $2.2)

bananas

$1.6 ($0.99 - $2.2)
4.1% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $4.7 ($2.8 - $8.3)

wine

$4.7 ($2.8 - $8.3)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $8.3 ($5.5 - $13.8)

cheap restaurant

$8.3 ($5.5 - $13.8)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $2.4 ($1.4 - $3.9)

local beer

$2.4 ($1.4 - $3.9)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.1 ($1.4 - $2.9)

coffee

$2.1 ($1.4 - $2.9)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.72 ($0.55 - $1.1)

bottle of water

$0.72 ($0.55 - $1.1)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $5 ($4.4 - $6.1)

Burger King or a similar bar

$5 ($4.4 - $6.1)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.93 ($0.66 - $1.4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.93 ($0.66 - $1.4)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Cape Town

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1 (ZAR 18.2)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.99 (ZAR 18)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.4 (ZAR 43)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $7.9 (ZAR 143)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.94 (ZAR 17)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $4.7 (ZAR 85)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.3 (ZAR 23)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (ZAR 28)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2.9 (ZAR 52)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5 (ZAR 90)
  11. Apples (1kg) $1.5 (ZAR 27)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.5 (ZAR 27)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.3 (ZAR 24)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1 (ZAR 18.7)
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.6 (ZAR 30)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.5 (ZAR 27)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.6 (ZAR 29)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.3 (ZAR 24)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $6.6 (ZAR 119)

Prices In Restaurants Cape Town

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $8.3 (ZAR 150)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $39 (ZAR 700)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5 (ZAR 90)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.4 (ZAR 44)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.8 (ZAR 50)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.93 (ZAR 16.8)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.72 (ZAR 13.1)
  8. Cappuccino $2.1 (ZAR 38)

Cost Of Living Cape Town

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.1 (ZAR 20)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $37 (ZAR 675)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.3 (ZAR 23)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $18.2K (ZAR 330K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $676 (ZAR 12.2K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $452 (ZAR 8.18K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.4K (ZAR 25.4K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $877 (ZAR 15.9K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $91 (ZAR 1.65K)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $42 (ZAR 755)
  11. numb_34 $36 (ZAR 653)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $47 (ZAR 844)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $28 (ZAR 514)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $90 (ZAR 1.64K)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $73 (ZAR 1.33K)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $22.4K (ZAR 405K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $184 (ZAR 3.33K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.99K (ZAR 36.1K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $4.43K (ZAR 80.3K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.35K (ZAR 24.5K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1.58K (ZAR 28.7K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 12%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.1 (ZAR 20)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.83 (ZAR 15)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $3 (ZAR 55)

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Cape Town Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Cape Town

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $39 (ZAR 713)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $8 (ZAR 144)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $6.1 (ZAR 110)

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  

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Cost of Living in South Africa: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in South Africa with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price bread $0.99 ($0.69 - $1.2)

bread

$0.99 ($0.69 - $1.2)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.93 ($0.66 - $1.4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.93 ($0.66 - $1.4)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $877 ($662 - $1.38K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$877 ($662 - $1.38K)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $42 ($30 - $55)

internet

$42 ($30 - $55)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.1 ($1.4 - $2.9)

coffee

$2.1 ($1.4 - $2.9)
by half less than in United States

Price cheese $7.9 ($5.5 - $11)

cheese

$7.9 ($5.5 - $11)
39% is less expensive than in United States