Overview
Is South Africa an expensive country to visit? We’ve listed average prices of hotels, food, tours and groceries in Cape Town to give you an idea of what a daily travel cost might be.
Capital
Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
Currency
South African rand (ZAR)
Population
57 780 000
GDP
$386,7 billion
GDP PER CAPITA, PPP
$6,491
Language
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, etc.*
Big Mac Index
2.15 (2024)
Inflation Index
+4.13% (2019)
*Full list of languages: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swazi, Venda, Southern Ndebele, Zulu
Country Facts
Is South Africa safe?
Country ranks #123 out of 163 according to Global Peace Index 2024 produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)
Overall best countries in the world index
#39 in Best Countries Overall 2020; #37 out of 80 in 2019 by USnews&world report
Is tap water in South Africa safe to drink?
The City of Cape Town has been awarded a 2012 Blue Drop Certificate for the quality of its drinking water by the DWS, so Cape Town tap water is safe to drink.
Cape Town
Afrikaans: Kaapstad /ˈkɑːpstat/; Xhosa: iKapa
| Population | 4 617 560 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Currency | South African rand (ZAR) |
| Airports |
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| Calling code | +27 21 |
Flights
Flights to Cape Town
Book your flights to Cape Town airport from only $15 for a round trip.
Priority Pass Lounge in Cape Town International Airport, South Africa
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Flight Delays & Cancellations
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Hotels
Hotel Prices in Cape Town
How much do hotels cost in Cape Town? You can book a luxury hotel room for ZAR 318 per night.
Three-star hotels ***
US$2.8 - 4.6 | ZAR53 - 86 | €2.6 - 4.2
Four-star hotels ****
US$3.9 - 8.7 | ZAR74 - 165 | €3.6 - 8.1
Five-star hotels *****
US$6.1 - 16.8 | ZAR115 - 318 | €5.6 - 15.6
Hotel prices above are based on average rates for a Standard Room for 2 guests. After collecting the data from the top online travel agencies we have calculated the average cost of the room that varies depending on the season or major local events. Also, the rates may vary significantly depending on how far in advance you book and deals. Rates are often based on location and amenities, so the hotel prices we’ve listed are all well-rated hotels in the popular tourist areas of each city.
Cape Town City Tax
Service charge on accommodation: 1% per night
VAT National taxes on accommodation: 15% per night
Best Hotels to Stay in Cape Town
See our top picks for best hotels to stay in Cape Town and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
Things to Do
Things To Do in Cape Town
Is Cape Town worth visiting? Here our list of what to see and do in Cape Town for any budget.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$10.6 - 19.1 | ZAR200 - 360 | €9.8 - 17.7
- Student US$5.3 - 9.5 | ZAR100 - 180 | €4.9 - 8.8
- Child (age 4-17) US$5.3 - 9.5 | ZAR100 - 180 | €4.9 - 8.8
- Child (age 0-3) free
Two Oceans Aquarium
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$10.6 | ZAR200 | €9.8
- Child (age 14-17) US$7.9 | ZAR150 | €7.4
- Child (age 4-13) US$5 | ZAR95 | €4.7
- Child (age 0-3) free
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Prices:
- Adult (age 13+) US$16.9 | ZAR320 | €15.7
- Child (age 2-12) US$8.5 | ZAR160 | €7.9
- Child (age 0-1) free
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$1.6 | ZAR30 | €1.5
- Child (age 6-17) US$0.8 | ZAR15 | €0.7
- Child (age 0-5) US$0.3 | ZAR5 | €0.2
Zeitz MOCAA Museum
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$10.6 | ZAR200 | €9.8
- Child (age 0-17) free
World of Birds
Prices:
- Adult (age 18+) US$6.9 | ZAR130 | €6.4
- Student/Senior US$4.5 | ZAR85 | €4.2
- Child (age 3-16) US$2.6 | ZAR50 | €2.5
- Child (age 0-2) free
Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
Prices:
- Adult (age 17+) US$5.8 | ZAR109 | €5.3
- Child (age 7-16) US$5.2 | ZAR98 | €4.8
- Child (age 2-6) US$2.9 | ZAR55 | €2.7
- Child (age 0-1) free
Wildlife and Safari Small-Group Tour (a 3-star hotel overnight stay) – 2 days
Prices:
- Adult (age 10+) US$286 | ZAR5400 | €265
The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour with 5 tastings – 4 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 13+) US$60 | ZAR1127 | €55
- Child (age 5-12) US$49 | ZAR922 | €45
Kayak Adventure in Cape Town – 2 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 2-90) US$24.4 | ZAR461 | €22.6
Free Attractions
Here is our list of the best free attractions in Cape Town.
List of free Museums in Cape Town in 2024
- Table Mountain
- Cape of Good Hope
- Green Point Urban Park
- Bo-kaap Neighbourhood
- Lion’s Head hike
- Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Boulders Beach
- Cape Point lighthouse
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Victoria Wharf Shopping Mall
Transportation
Cape Town Transportation Prices
Here’s how to get around Cape Town with taxis, buses, metro, trains, and electric scooters and how much it costs.
Taxi
The cost of a taxi from Cape Town Airport to the City Center is from US$13.2 | ZAR250 | €12.3. Touchdown Taxis is the only officially authorized taxi company at Cape Town Airport.
Cape Town Airport to V&A Waterfront: US$13.2 - 15.9 | ZAR250 - 300 | €12.3 - 14.7
Cape town Airport to Cape Town Railway Station: US$11.6 | ZAR220 | €10.8
Bolt (ex-Taxify) & Uber taxi rates in 2024:
- Base fare US$0.3 | ZAR5.0 | €0.2
- per km US$0.4 | ZAR7.51 | €0.4
- per minute US$0 | ZAR0.75 | €0
- fare US$1.3 | ZAR25.0 | €1.2
- Cape Town International Airport to the V&A Waterfront: US$10.6 - 14.3 | ZAR200 - 271 | €9.8 - 13.3
- V& A Waterfront to Stellenbosch: US$21.4 - 24.4 | ZAR405 - 460 | €19.9 - 22.6
- Cape Town Railway Station to Cape of Good Hope: US$38 - 48 | ZAR715 - 907 | €35 - 45
- Cape Town Railway Station to Boulders Beach: US$20.5 - 27.2 | ZAR387 - 513 | €19 - 25.2
- Cape Town Railway station to Table Mountain trail: US$4.4 - 5.7 | ZAR83 - 108 | €4.1 - 5.3
Bus/Metro/Train
Bus tickets can be bought from the bus driver using the exact fare (no change) or via app.
Golden Arrow Bus
- Single ticket (a single journey on one bus): US$0.7 - 2 | ZAR12.5 - 38 | €0.6 - 1.8
Metrorail
- Standard Single ticket: US$0.6 - 1 | ZAR12 - 18.5 | €0.6 - 0.9
MyCiti Bus
- Single ticket (a single journey on one bus): US$0.5 - 2.2 | ZAR9.8 - 42 | €0.5 - 2.1
- MyCiti Airport bus: US$2.5 - 3.8 | ZAR47.8 - 72 | €2.3 - 3.5
(depending on the distance and peak or saver fare period)
Go George Buses
- Single trip bought on bus for cash if you don’t have a Smart Card: US$0.7 | ZAR13 | €0.6
Flixbus in Cape Town
Citiliner and Intercape are two cheap intercity bus services in South Africa.
- Cape Town to/from Durban from US$29.6 | ZAR560 | €27.5
- Cape Town to/from Johannesburg from US$24.9 | ZAR470 | €23.1
Car Rental
Cape Town Airport International Terminal. April 2024. Midsize car.
- 1 day US$19.5 | ZAR368 | €18.1
- 1 week US$84 - 102 | ZAR1589 - 1920 | €78 - 94
Petrol cost is about US$0.6 - 0.7 | ZAR12 - 14 | €0.6 - 0.7 per liter
City Bikes
You can hire a bike with an Up Cycles bike rental program.
City bike rental prices
- per hour US$4.2 | ZAR80 | €3.9
- half-day US$12.7 | ZAR240 | €11.8
- E-bike half-day from US$26.5 | ZAR500 | €24.5
Electric Scooters
Lime is about to launch electric scooters in Cape Town in 2020. For more information on pricing, please check Lime app or website.
Restaurants
Cape Town restaurant and café prices
Find out how much a meal costs in Cape Town. All – you – can – eat breakfast buffet for 265 ZAR? Or 4-course Degustation menu for 885 ZAR?
Fine Dining
Signal Restaurant Waterfront
Price Range: US$4.8 - 19.3 | ZAR90 - 365 | €4.4 - 17.9
Continental Breakfast Buffet: US$14 | ZAR265 | €13
Lunch (per main meal): US$5.8 - 9.5 | ZAR110 - 180 | €5.4 - 8.8
Afternoon Tea: US$13 | ZAR245 | €12
Dinner (per main meal): US$10.1 - 19.3 | ZAR190 - 365 | €9.3 - 17.9
The Test Kitchen
Tasting menu: US$119 | ZAR2250 | €110
With wine pairing: US$164 - 185 | ZAR3100 - 3500 | €152 - 172
Aubergine
Price range: US$6.4 - 14.6 | ZAR120 - 275 | €5.9 - 13.5
3-course Chef’s Lunch Menu: US$27.3 | ZAR515 | €25.3
4-course Degustation Menu: US$47 | ZAR885 | €43
With wine pairing: US$67 | ZAR1275 | €63
Mid-range Restaurant and Café Prices
| Breakfast | US$2.4 - 4.2 | ZAR45 - 80 | €2.2 - 3.9 |
| Full English breakfast | US$5.2 | ZAR99 | €4.9 |
| Set lunch menu | US$9.5 | ZAR180 | €8.8 |
| Soup | US$2.8 - 3.2 | ZAR52 - 60 | €2.6 - 2.9 |
| Salads | US$2.6 - 4.8 | ZAR50 - 90 | €2.5 - 4.4 |
| Pizza | US$4 - 6.9 | ZAR76 - 130 | €3.7 - 6.4 |
| Pasta | US$5.3 - 6.9 | ZAR100 - 130 | €4.9 - 6.4 |
| Fish and chips from | US$4 | ZAR75 | €3.7 |
| Typical main meal cost | US$7.1 - 10.6 | ZAR135 - 200 | €6.6 - 9.8 |
| Steak (300g) | US$9.5 - 11.6 | ZAR180 - 220 | €8.8 - 10.8 |
| Dinner 2 courses, per person | US$13.8 - 18.3 | ZAR260 - 345 | €12.8 - 16.9 |
| Fresh oysters (12) from | US$10.6 | ZAR200 | €9.8 |
| Glass of wine | US$2.5 - 4.2 | ZAR48 - 79 | €2.4 - 3.9 |
| Whisky (4cl) | US$1.8 - 2.1 | ZAR34 - 40 | €1.7 - 2 |
| Aperol Spritz | US$4.2 | ZAR79 | €3.9 |
| Beer 50cl | US$2.2 - 2.6 | ZAR42 - 49 | €2.1 - 2.4 |
| Coffee: Espresso | US$1.2 | ZAR23 | €1.1 |
| Coffee: Cappuccino | US$1.6 | ZAR30 | €1.5 |
| Rooibos tea | US$1.2 | ZAR22 | €1.1 |
| Starbucks Filter Coffee | US$0.9 | ZAR17 | €0.8 |
Fast Food Prices
Cape Town McDonald’s Prices
- Hamburger US$0.8 | ZAR16 | €0.8
- Cheeseburger US$1 | ZAR19.5 | €1
- Big Mac US$1.6 | ZAR31 | €1.5
- French fries (medium) US$0.9 | ZAR17.5 | €0.9
- Crispy Chicken Salad US$2.8 | ZAR52.5 | €2.6
- Big Breakfast US$2.8 | ZAR53.5 | €2.6
- McFlurry US$1.5 | ZAR28 | €1.4
- Americano (small) US$0.8 | ZAR15 | €0.7
- Cappuccino (large) US$1.2 | ZAR22.5 | €1.1
- Coca Cola (medium) US$0.7 | ZAR13.9 | €0.7
Food & Drinks
Food & Drink Prices
Wondering how much groceries cost in South Africa? We have collected prices directly from the main Cape Town supermarkets.
Local foods: What to try & Prices
- Braised kudu shanks US$11.4 | ZAR215 | €10.6
- Cape Malay Kingklip US$10.6 | ZAR200 | €9.8
- Traditional Boerewors from US$3.7 | ZAR70 | €3.4
- Beef Biltong US$3.4 | ZAR65 | €3.2
- Game Steaks (springbok, ostrich) from US$10.9 | ZAR205 | €10.1
- Skilpadjie US$3.4 | ZAR65 | €3.2
- Bobotie (spiced mince meat with fruits) US$4.2 | ZAR80 | €3.9
- Malva Pudding US$3.2 | ZAR60 | €2.9
Supermarket & grocery store prices
Main grocery stores and supermarket chains are ICA, Coop, Hemköp, 7-Eleven, Lidl, Netto, Handlarn.
| Bakery | |
|---|---|
| Baguette 250g | US$1.3 | ZAR24 | €1.2 |
| Sliced loaf bread 700g | US$0.7 | ZAR14 | €0.7 |
| Meat | |
| Beef fillet 800g | US$11 | ZAR207 | €10.2 |
| Beef Rump Steak 600g | US$4.7 | ZAR88 | €4.3 |
| Minced beef meat 500g | US$3.2 | ZAR60 | €2.9 |
| Beef Biltong 350g | US$6.4 | ZAR120 | €5.9 |
| Droëwors 350g | US$5.8 | ZAR109 | €5.3 |
| Braai pork sausages 500g | US$2.8 | ZAR53 | €2.6 |
| Pork loin chops 1kg | US$5.2 | ZAR99 | €4.9 |
| Ostrich Steaks 1kg | US$7.9 | ZAR150 | €7.4 |
| Chicken breast fillets 900g | US$6.8 | ZAR129 | €6.3 |
| Fish | |
| Rainbow trout fillet 500g | US$12.8 | ZAR241 | €11.8 |
| Smoked whole snoek 800g | US$5.9 | ZAR111 | €5.4 |
| Smoked Salmon 200g | US$13 | ZAR246 | €12.1 |
| Pasta & Rice | |
| Spaghetti 500g | US$1 | ZAR18 | €0.9 |
| Rice Basmati 1kg | US$3.2 | ZAR61 | €3 |
| Fruits | |
| Pineapple 1 piece | US$1 | ZAR19 | €0.9 |
| Papaya 2 pieces (small) | US$1.6 | ZAR30 | €1.5 |
| Apples 1 kg | US$1 | ZAR18 | €0.9 |
| Strawberry 250g | US$2.3 | ZAR43 | €2.1 |
| Banana 1.5 kg | US$2 | ZAR37 | €1.8 |
| Vegetables | |
| Tomatoes 1 kg | US$1.2 | ZAR23 | €1.1 |
| Carrots 1 kg | US$0.8 | ZAR15 | €0.7 |
| Cucumber 1 piece | US$0.4 | ZAR8 | €0.4 |
| Mixed leaf salad 120g | US$1.2 | ZAR23 | €1.1 |
| Potato 1 kg | US$0.8 | ZAR16 | €0.8 |
| Broccoli 1 piece | US$1.2 | ZAR23 | €1.1 |
| Avocado 1 kg | US$2.1 | ZAR39 | €1.9 |
| Iceberg lettuce 1 piece | US$1 | ZAR18 | €0.9 |
| Eggs | |
| Free-range eggs 6 pieces | US$1.1 | ZAR20 | €1 |
| Dairy | |
| Milk 1l | US$1 | ZAR18 | €0.9 |
| Butter 250gr | US$3.7 | ZAR69 | €3.4 |
| Yogurt 1l | US$1.7 | ZAR32 | €1.6 |
| Cheese | |
|---|---|
| Camembert 125g | US$1.9 | ZAR36 | €1.8 |
| Gouda 900g | US$6.4 | ZAR120 | €5.9 |
| Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250g | US$3.7 | ZAR69 | €3.4 |
| Cheddar Cheese 300g | US$2.5 | ZAR47 | €2.3 |
| Sweets | |
| Honey 500g | US$5.9 | ZAR111 | €5.4 |
| Nutella 350g | US$3.2 | ZAR60 | €2.9 |
| Peanut butter 400g | US$1.9 | ZAR35 | €1.7 |
| Bon Maman Strawberry Jam 370g | US$3.8 | ZAR72.7 | €3.6 |
| Marmite Yeast Extract 125g | US$1.7 | ZAR33 | €1.6 |
| LINDT – EXCELLENCE Chocolate 70% cacao 100g | US$2.6 | ZAR49 | €2.4 |
| Cereals | |
| Nestle Cheerios 375g | US$2.4 | ZAR46 | €2.3 |
| Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 375g | US$2.3 | ZAR43 | €2.1 |
| Chips | |
| Pringles Chips Crisps 115g | US$1.1 | ZAR21 | €1 |
| Pizza | |
| DR OETKER – RISTORANTE Pizza Mozzarella, frozen 350g | US$3.2 | ZAR60 | €2.9 |
| Ice Cream | |
| Ola Rich’n’Creamy Ice Cream 1.8l | US$2.6 | ZAR50 | €2.5 |
| MAGNUM Classic 6 pieces | US$4.2 | ZAR80 | €3.9 |
| Other | |
| Almonds 100g | US$2.8 | ZAR53 | €2.6 |
| Olive oil 1l | US$8.4 | ZAR159 | €7.8 |
| Sugar 1 kg | US$1.2 | ZAR23 | €1.1 |
| Prepared meals | US$2.6 - 5.8 | ZAR49 - 109 | €2.4 - 5.3 |
| Drinks | |
| Bottled water 1.5l | US$0.6 | ZAR10.5 | €0.5 |
| Sparkling water 1.5l | US$0.6 | ZAR11 | €0.5 |
| SAN PELLEGRINO 1l | US$1.6 | ZAR30 | €1.5 |
| COCA COLA 1l | US$0.7 | ZAR14 | €0.7 |
| Fanta 1l | US$0.7 | ZAR14 | €0.7 |
| Orange juice 100% 1l | US$1 | ZAR19 | €0.9 |
| Nescafe Gold Instant coffee 200g | US$5.7 | ZAR107 | €5.3 |
| Illy Ground Coffee Espresso 250g | US$7.7 | ZAR145 | €7.1 |
| Nestle Dolce Gusto 16 capsules | US$4.8 | ZAR90 | €4.4 |
| Twinings Green tea 25 tea bags | US$5.3 | ZAR100 | €4.9 |
| Rooibos tea 20 tea bags | US$1 | ZAR19 | €0.9 |
| Baby | |
|---|---|
| Pampers Baby Dry #4 66 Diapers Nappies | US$12.3 | ZAR232 | €11.4 |
| Huggies Dry Comfort #2 94 Nappies/Diapers | US$9.4 | ZAR178 | €8.7 |
| NAN 2 Baby Milk Formula 800g | US$12.1 | ZAR229 | €11.2 |
| Baby food: Purity Vegetable & Chicken 200 ml | US$0.7 | ZAR14 | €0.7 |
| Baby food: Purity Pureed Butternut 110 ml | US$0.5 | ZAR9 | €0.4 |
| Pet food | |
|---|---|
| Whiskas Adult Cat Dry Food 4kg | US$14.8 | ZAR279 | €13.7 |
| Whiskas Wet food | US$0.5 | ZAR9 | €0.4 |
| Pedigree Adult dog food 6kg | US$13 | ZAR245 | €12 |
| Dog food: Pedigree wet food 100g | US$0.5 | ZAR10 | €0.5 |
| Household | |
| A+ liquid detergent 2l | US$4.7 | ZAR88 | €4.3 |
| Baby Soft 2ply Toilet paper 9 rolls | US$3.2 | ZAR60 | €2.9 |
| Cigarettes | |
| Camel Blue 20 pack | US$1.9 | ZAR36 | €1.8 |
| Pall Mall 20 pack | US$1.9 | ZAR35 | €1.7 |
| Alcohol | |
|---|---|
| Absolut Vodka 40% 75cl | US$13.7 | ZAR259 | €12.7 |
| BALLANTINE’S Blended Scotch Whisky 40% 75cl | US$11.1 | ZAR210 | €10.3 |
| CHIVAS REGAL Whisky 12 years 40 % 75cl | US$19.5 | ZAR369 | €18.1 |
| Wild Turkey Bourbon 75cl | US$15.9 | ZAR300 | €14.7 |
| Jack Daniels Tennessee Blended Whicky 75cl | US$14.8 | ZAR280 | €13.7 |
| Bombay Sapphire Gin 75cl | US$14.8 | ZAR280 | €13.7 |
| Cape Town Rooibos Red Gin 75cl | US$15.9 | ZAR300 | €14.7 |
| Mirari Pink Damask Rose Gin 75cl | US$21.2 | ZAR400 | €19.6 |
| Woodstock Rooibos Infused Gin 75cl | US$19.1 | ZAR360 | €17.7 |
| Captain Morgan Spiced Gold rum 75cl | US$8.2 | ZAR155 | €7.6 |
| Olmeca Reposado Tequila 75cl | US$13 | ZAR245 | €12 |
| Martini Bianco Vermouth 75cl | US$7.4 | ZAR140 | €6.9 |
| Hennessy VS Cognac 75cl | US$24.1 | ZAR456 | €22.4 |
| Richelieu 10YO Brandy 75cl | US$18.5 | ZAR350 | €17.2 |
| Courvoisier VS 3 Star Cognac 75cl | US$24.9 | ZAR470 | €23.1 |
| APÉROL 15% 75cl | US$14.8 | ZAR279 | €13.7 |
| Amarula Cream Liqueur 75cl | US$8.4 | ZAR159 | €7.8 |
| BAILEY’S The Original 75cl | US$12.7 | ZAR240 | €11.8 |
| Red wine | |
| Nederburg 5600 Merlot 75cl | US$4 | ZAR75 | €3.7 |
| Beaumont Pinotage 75cl | US$7.7 | ZAR145 | €7.1 |
| Steenberg Shiraz 75cl | US$10.6 | ZAR200 | €9.8 |
| Protea Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl | US$3.7 | ZAR70 | €3.4 |
| Allesverloren Tinta Barocca 75cl | US$7.7 | ZAR145 | €7.1 |
| White wine | |
|---|---|
| Cederberg Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 75cl | US$12.7 | ZAR240 | €11.8 |
| Bellpost C Est La Vie 75cl | US$5.3 | ZAR100 | €4.9 |
| Groot Constantia Chardonnay 75cl | US$15.1 | ZAR285 | €14 |
| Nederburg Rhine Riesling 75cl | US$4.2 | ZAR80 | €3.9 |
| Two Oceans Pinot Grigio 75cl | US$2.9 | ZAR55 | €2.7 |
| Rose Wine | |
| J.P CHENET ICE EDITION ROSE 75cl | US$6.1 | ZAR115 | €5.6 |
| Four Cousins Natural Sweet Rose 75cl | US$2.6 | ZAR50 | €2.5 |
| KWV SHIRAZ ROSE 75cl | US$4 | ZAR75 | €3.7 |
| Robertson Light Spark Rose 75cl | US$4.2 | ZAR80 | €3.9 |
| Champagne | |
| MOËT & CHANDON Imperial Champagne, brut 75cl | US$30 | ZAR570 | €28 |
| Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne 75cl | US$34 | ZAR650 | €32 |
| Sparkling wine | |
| Jc Le Roux Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling 75cl | US$4.5 | ZAR85 | €4.2 |
| Nederburg Cuvee Brut 75cl | US$6.1 | ZAR115 | €5.6 |
| Martini Prosecco 75l | US$9 | ZAR170 | €8.3 |
| Beer & Cider | |
| Guinness Draught 44clx4 | US$4.1 | ZAR77 | €3.8 |
| HEINEKEN 33clx6 | US$4.2 | ZAR79 | €3.9 |
| Amstel 33clx6 | US$3.4 | ZAR65 | €3.2 |
| Castle Lager 34clx6 | US$3.7 | ZAR70 | €3.4 |
| Kopparberg Apple Cider 33clx4 | US$4.9 | ZAR92 | €4.5 |
Shopping
Shopping & Services in Cape Town
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Souvenir prices
- Carved ostrich eggshell from US$52 | ZAR990 | €49
- African tribal mask from US$87 | ZAR1650 | €81
- African Zulu Meat Platters from US$56 | ZAR1050 | €52
- Elephant or Giraffe hair bracelet from US$20.1 | ZAR380 | €18.6
- Ostrich leather handbag from US$130 | ZAR2450 | €120
- Porcupine Quill Lamp Shade from US$79 | ZAR1500 | €74
- Springbok Hide from US$34 | ZAR650 | €32
- African Zulu Beaded Necklaces from US$18.5 | ZAR350 | €17.2
- Tanzanite jewelry from US$312 | ZAR5900 | €290
- Crocodile leather belt US$122 | ZAR2300 | €113
- Rooibos bar soap US$0.7 | ZAR13 | €0.6
- Rooibos tea from US$0.8 | ZAR15 | €0.7
- Dried guava rolls from US$1.1 | ZAR20 | €1
- Amarula Cream Liqueur 75cl US$8.4 | ZAR159 | €7.8
- Cape Town Rooibos Red Gin US$15.9 | ZAR300 | €14.7
- Local wine (per bottle) from US$2.6 | ZAR50 | €2.5
How much does it cost to send a postcard from Cape Town abroad?
- To send Postcard or a Greetings card US$0.3 - 0.3 | ZAR4.9 - 5.9 | €0.2 - 0.3
- The maximum size for a postcard is 120mm x 235mm, up to 10g.
Water Sports Rental Prices
- Kayak (2 hours) US$13.2 | ZAR250 | €12.3
- SUP (2 hours) US$10.6 | ZAR200 | €9.8
- Surfboard (day) US$7.9 | ZAR150 | €7.4
Beaches in Cape Town
For a sun bed and a sun umbrella for the day, prices start at US$5.3 | ZAR100 | €4.9.
How much is iPhone in Cape Town, South Africa?
- iPhone 11 from US$900 | ZAR17000 | €834
- iPhone 11 Pro from US$1403 | ZAR26500 | €1300
- iPhone 11 Pro Max from US$1535 | ZAR29000 | €1423
- iPhone SE US$529 | ZAR9990 | €490
- iPhone XR US$847 | ZAR16000 | €785
Pharmacy prices in Cape Town
- Anadin (Aspirin) Extra Strength Pain 30 Tablets – pain, headache – US$2.5 | ZAR48.0 | €2.4
- Compral Fast Acting Headache 12 Tablets US$1 | ZAR18.0 | €0.9
- Panado (Paracetamol) 500 mg 20 capsules – pain US$2 | ZAR38.5 | €1.9
- Sinutab Blocked Nose Spray 15ml US$3.1 | ZAR58.0 | €2.8
- Stepsils 24 lozenges – sore throat US$3.6 | ZAR68.5 | €3.4
- Gaviscon Double Action Mint 24 Tablets – heartburn US$2.4 | ZAR46.0 | €2.3
- Borstol Regular Cough Remedy 50ml US$1.6 | ZAR30.0 | €1.5
- Doktor Mom Herbal Cough Syrup 100ml – cough US$2.3 | ZAR43.0 | €2.1
- Zam-buk Herbal Ointment 7g – skin irritations, bug bites US$0.4 | ZAR7.5 | €0.4
- Rennie 24 tablets – heartburn, upset stomach US$1.7 | ZAR32.0 | €1.6
- Smecta 10 SachetS – diarrhea US$5.8 | ZAR110.0 | €5.4
- Vicks Vaporub 50g – cough, blocked nose US$2.6 | ZAR50.0 | €2.5
Hair & Beauty Service Prices in Cape Town
- Women haircut 420 (wash, cut and blow – dry) US$15.4 - 22.2 | ZAR290 - 420 | €14.2 - 20.6
- Men haircut (wash, cut and style) US$9.5 - 13.2 | ZAR180 - 250 | €8.8 - 12.3
- 30-minute full-body massage US$15.4 - 21.2 | ZAR290 - 400 | €14.2 - 19.6
- 60-minute full-body massage US$21.2 - 29.1 | ZAR400 - 550 | €19.6 - 27
Real estate
- 1-bedroom apartment (30-40 sq.m.) in Cape Town City Center US$424 - 529 | ZAR8000 - 10000 | €393 - 491
- 2-bedroom apartment rental (per month) US$741 - 873 | ZAR14000 - 16500 | €687 - 810
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