Paarl travel budget

Paarl: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Paarl

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Paarl for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1168* (21126 ZAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 9.5 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2426* (43876 ZAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 124 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3663* (66262 ZAR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Paarl compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Paarl in 2024 is 45% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Paarl in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Paarl by expense type

Restaurant budget in Paarl

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Paarl is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.8/person
($ 5.8 to $ 18)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 15 to $ 36)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.1/person
($ 4.3 to $ 5.8)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Paarl

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Paarl is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 29 to $ 572)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 108/night
($ 22 to $ 653)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 20 to $ 389)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 53 to $ 1323)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 343/night
($ 39 to $ 1504)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 88/month
($ 28 to $ 491)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 149/month
($ 20 to $ 1264)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 155/month
($ 21 to $ 990)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 102/month
($ 30 to $ 201)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 211/month
($ 33 to $ 1158)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Paarl

On average, the price of supermarket food in Paarl is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.2/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 8.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Paarl

On average, the price of transport in Paarl is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
( $ 1.2)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Paarl

On average, budget for leisure activities in Paarl is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.5/ticket
($ 5 to $ 11)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Paarl

On average, shopping budget in Paarl is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 3.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 41
($ 34 to $ 71)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 21 to $ 48)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Cape Town
Melbourne → Cape Town
Melbourne → Cape Town
$ 1435
(fair price: $ 1204)
Edinburgh → Cape Town
Edinburgh → Cape Town
Edinburgh → Cape Town
$ 998
(fair price: $ 848)
London → Cape Town
London → Cape Town
London → Cape Town
$ 1130
(fair price: $ 855)
Dublin → Cape Town
Dublin → Cape Town
Dublin → Cape Town
$ 893
(fair price: $ 788)
Sydney → Cape Town
Sydney → Cape Town
Sydney → Cape Town
$ 1494
(fair price: $ 1259)
New York City → Cape Town
New York City → Cape Town
New York City → Cape Town
$ 1256
(fair price: $ 1087)



About this information on the cost of living in Paarl

The information about the cost of living in Paarl shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Paarl was updated on 10-11-2024.

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