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Trip cost from South Africa — 10 destinations in R

Updated October 2026 · R18 ≈ $1

Mid-range daily budget per person (3-star hotel, local meals + a dinner out, two taxi rides), no flights. Tap a place for item-by-item prices in ZAR and the price where it becomes a rip-off.

Da Nang
🇻🇳 Da Nangabout 64% cheaper than Johannesburg · meal R33
R989/day
Bali
🇮🇩 Baliabout 59% cheaper than Johannesburg · meal R38
R1,380/day
Kuala Lumpur
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpurabout 38% cheaper than Johannesburg · meal R49
R1,490/day
Bangkok
🇹🇭 Bangkokabout 38% cheaper than Johannesburg · meal R53
R1,500/day
Phuket
🇹🇭 Phuketabout 29% cheaper than Johannesburg · meal R69
R1,900/day
Nairobi
🇰🇪 Nairobiabout 28% cheaper than Johannesburg · meal R81
R2,110/day
Istanbul
🇹🇷 Istanbulabout 27% pricier than Johannesburg · meal R192
R3,040/day
Dubai
🇦🇪 Dubaiabout 58% pricier than Johannesburg · meal R167
R4,000/day
Singapore
🇸🇬 Singaporeabout 50% pricier than Johannesburg · meal R108
R4,360/day
Lisbon
🇵🇹 Lisbonabout 43% pricier than Johannesburg · meal R244
R4,770/day
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FAQ

What is the cheapest trip from South Africa?

Of these 10 destinations, Da Nang has the lowest mid-range daily cost at about R989 per person, and R313 on a shoestring. The priciest is Lisbon at about R4,770 a day.

Where does money from South Africa go furthest?

For everyday spending, Da Nang, Bali cost less than 60% of what the same things cost in Johannesburg. Hotels vary more than food, so check both.

How are these ZAR prices calculated?

Local prices are converted at about R18 per US dollar. Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels and switch to the median of real traveller reports once an item has 3 or more. Flights are not included.

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