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Stellenbosch travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Stellenbosch

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

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

Cost of living in Stellenbosch compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Stellenbosch in 2024 is 53% 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 Stellenbosch in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Stellenbosch by expense type

Restaurant budget in Stellenbosch

Lunch

$ 8.4/person
($ 2.8 to $ 15)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 19/person
($ 15 to $ 35)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 4.4/person
($ 4.2 to $ 5.6)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Stellenbosch

1-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 35 to $ 491)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 23 to $ 332)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 20 to $ 434)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 156/night
($ 45 to $ 921)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 375/night
($ 38 to $ 1702)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 78/month
($ 23 to $ 399)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 132/month
($ 21 to $ 935)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 114/month
($ 22 to $ 573)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 100/month
($ 30 to $ 212)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 228/month
($ 42 to $ 1364)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Stellenbosch

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 7.8)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Stellenbosch

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
( $ 1.1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 31/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 45)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Stellenbosch

Cinema

$ 5.6/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 11)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 2.8/hr
( $ 2.8)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Stellenbosch

Cigarettes

$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 3.7)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 47
($ 35 to $ 69)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 21
($ 20 to $ 46)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Cape Town

$ 1466
(fair price: $ 1230)

Edinburgh → Cape Town

$ 1019
(fair price: $ 866)

London → Cape Town

$ 1154
(fair price: $ 873)

Dublin → Cape Town

$ 912
(fair price: $ 804)

Sydney → Cape Town

$ 1526
(fair price: $ 1286)

New York City → Cape Town

$ 1283
(fair price: $ 1110)