Budget & Costs
What does Cape Town cost?
Cape Town offers outstanding value for money for European travelers. The currency is the South African Rand (ZAR), 1 Euro ≈ 20–22 ZAR. What would cost 50 EUR in Europe can often be found in Cape Town for 20–25 EUR — with comparable or better quality.
Typical Prices (Guidelines 2025/2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cappuccino in a café | 35–55 ZAR (1.70–2.70€) |
| Lunch in a café/bistro | 120–200 ZAR (6–10€) |
| Dinner in a good restaurant | 300–600 ZAR (15–30€) |
| Dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant | 800–1,500 ZAR (40–75€) |
| Beer (Craft, 0.33l) | 50–80 ZAR (2.50–4€) |
| Bottle of wine (good, in shop) | 80–200 ZAR (4–10€) |
| Wine tasting (5–6 wines) | 60–150 ZAR (3–7.50€) |
| Hostel (Dorm) | 250–500 ZAR (12–25€) |
| Boutique hotel (double room) | 1,500–3,500 ZAR (75–175€) |
| Luxury hotel (double room) | 5,000–15,000 ZAR (250–750€) |
| Uber (City Bowl → Camps Bay) | 60–100 ZAR (3–5€) |
| Rental car (per day) | 400–800 ZAR (20–40€) |
| Table Mountain cable car (adult, return) | 440 ZAR (22€) |
| Robben Island Tour | 600 ZAR (30€) |
| Cape of Good Hope (entry) | 376 ZAR (19€) |
Budget Levels
Backpacker / Budget (25–50€ per day)
Cape Town is a backpacker paradise. Stay in hostels (from 12€/night) in Long Street, Green Point, or Observatory, eat in local cafés and at street stalls, use Uber (cheaper than in Europe), and enjoy the many free activities: beaches, Bo-Kaap, hiking on Table Mountain (only the footpath, no cable car ticket needed), Company's Garden, and Greenmarket Square.
Mid-range (60–120€ per day)
A comfortable boutique hotel or guesthouse (60–120€), lunch in trendy cafés, and dinner in good restaurants, a rental car for the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands, Table Mountain cable car, and one to two organized activities. The best balance — experience Cape Town in all its diversity without sacrificing comfort.
Luxury (200–500€+ per day)
Cape Town shines in the luxury segment: World-class hotels like the Belmond Mount Nelson, The Silo (Zeitz MOCAA), or Ellerman House offer top-notch service. Private wine tours with a chauffeur, helicopter flights over the Cape Peninsula, dinner at The Test Kitchen or FYN — Cape Town's luxury is sophisticated, relaxed, and still a bargain by international standards.
Tipp
The biggest savings hack in Cape Town: Uber! Rides cost a third to a quarter of European taxi prices. From the City Bowl to Camps Bay: about 60 ZAR (3€). Plus, free activities: hiking on Table Mountain, beach in Camps Bay, Bo-Kaap, Kirstenbosch (affordable), all viewpoints.
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