Travel budget and cost of living in Port Shepstone (South Africa) how much does a trip cost?

Port Shepstone travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Port Shepstone

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

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

Cost of living in Port Shepstone compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Port Shepstone in 2024 is 56% 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 Port Shepstone in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Port Shepstone by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Shepstone

Lunch

$ 7.4/person
($ 4.4 to $ 13)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 34)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.9/person
($ 3.8 to $ 5.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Shepstone

1-star hotel

$ 11/night
($ 11 to $ 323)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

2-star hotel

$ 40/night
($ 35 to $ 49)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 33 to $ 333)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 100/night
($ 60 to $ 210)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 125/night
($ 79 to $ 289)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 36/month
($ 35 to $ 35)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

Room with kitchen

$ 122/month
($ 44 to $ 332)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 94/month
($ 33 to $ 264)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 77/month
($ 42 to $ 171)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 168/month
($ 50 to $ 495)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Port Shepstone

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Port Shepstone

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
( $ 0.9)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.7
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Port Shepstone

Cinema

$ 6.5/ticket
($ 4.7 to $ 8.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 2/hr
( $ 2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Shepstone

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.2)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 41
($ 17 to $ 66)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 14 to $ 50)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Cape Town

$ 1419
(fair price: $ 1185)

Edinburgh → Cape Town

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 853)

London → Cape Town

$ 1172
(fair price: $ 897)

Dublin → Cape Town

$ 879
(fair price: $ 776)

Sydney → Cape Town

$ 1432
(fair price: $ 1223)

New York City → Cape Town

$ 1236
(fair price: $ 1073)