Thursday, April 26, 2007

With a very favourable exchange rate for most Western currencies, South Africa is a very affordable destination. Keep in mind that the VAT (Value Added Tax) of all your bought goods are refundable at the airport when you show the “bill of sale”.
Some basic things and their prices in SA

Litre of petrol R6
Hamburger and chips R35
Small bottle of beer R10
Bottle of wine R60
Souvenir T-shirt R60
Public phone card 10min. R20
Street snack R2
Litre of bottled water R5
Car hire per day R150 - 350
Surfboard (new) R1,600 - R3,200

Surfboard (2nd hand) R600 - R1,400

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