A strong, but volatile, South African Rand has gained 16.9% against the U.S. dollar over the year, despite recent slippage. Even with this currency surge, South Africa is one of the cheapest countries on this list to travel to. It’s the cheapest country in terms of per-mile flights and the third-cheapest to sleep in, which more than makes up for its average costs for a night out.
New York (JFK) — Cape Town (CPT)
$920.48*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger
Flight per 100/km:$7.33
DRINKS & DINING
$52.65
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$7.77
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$34.98
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$3.89
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)
$1.94
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle)
$2.33
Cappuccino (Regular)
$1.74
GROCERIES
$11.75
Milk(regular), (1 gallon)
$3.99
Loaf of Fresh White Bread(1 lb)
$0.89
Eggs(12)
$1.77
Local Cheese(1 lb)
$3.13
Apples(1 lb)
$0.73
Banana(1 lb)
$0.57
Oranges(1 lb)
$0.67
LOCAL TRANSIT
$2.30
One-way Ticket(Local Transport)
$1.05
Taxi 1 mile(Normal Tariff)
$1.25
RECREATION
$12.15
Tennis Court Rent(1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.71
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$5.44
SHOPPING
$253.98
1 Pair of Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.38
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store(Zara, H&M, …)
$35.60
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes(Mid-Range)
$81.51
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$82.49
ACCOMMODATION AVERAGE
$117.58
Hotels
$118.16
Airbnb
$117.00
*Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided byKiwi.com‘s flight price index to the mileage from New York City’s JFK airport to the stated country’s capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.