South Africa Holiday Guide
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Local rate in the UK - Freephone in SA.0845 838 2450

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0800 981 420

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Cost of Visiting South Africa

Introduction

South Africa is not an exceptionally cheap destination to visit, nor is there any reason why it should be.

The country is still struggling to address the imbalances between the richest and poorest segments of its society, and this has meant costs have increased as a minimum wage and improved employee rights have been introduced, and taxes have risen to ensure clean water and electricity are available in the poorest areas of the sprawling townships.

The strengthening of the Rand, which is essentially a vote of confidence in the economy of South Africa, has compounded the increase in local prices, and many visitors returning to the region are astonished to see how much prices have increased. 

Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront, Cape TownPrices for accommodation and car hire may now be approaching the levels we see in Europe and North America, but accommodation and service standards are generally far higher.

Food and drink remain inexpensive - it is certainly possible to spend R400+ on an outstanding meal for 2 in a fashionable restaurant in Cape Town or one of the other large cities, but by and large a decent meal for 2 including a bottle of wine will cost less than half that amount.

Overall it is probably fair to say that South Africa is a good value destination with world class attractions rather than being just a cheap place to visit.

For current exchange rates, see www.moneyextra.com.

Goods and Services Price Guide  

Night in a good bed and breakfast (per person sharing)

R350 - R450

 

Night in an exceptional small guest house or hotel (pp)

R450 - R800

 

Night in an international 5 star hotel (pp)

R800 - R1,300

 

Night in a luxury private game reserve (pp)

R1,500 - R6,000

 

Night in an air-conditioned room in a National Park (pp)

R250 - R350

 

 

Mid-range car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) per day

R300

 

Full tank of petrol (gas) for mid-range car

R150

 
 

 

 

Lunch in a bar or informal restaurant for 2

R80

 

Dinner in a formal or fashionable restaurant for 2

R400

 

Bottle of wine in a Waterfront bar in Cape Town

R100

 

Bottle of beer in a bar

R6

 
 

 

 

Full day of organised tours (per person)

R700

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