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€) |
