Supermarket prices in South Africa

Most independent travellers, such as backpackers or "self-catering" travellers, don't visit restaurants for breakie, lunch and/or dinner that often or at least not every day. We  therefore made a (price)list of the items that we think are in the average groceries basket of travellers. It hopefully helps planning your hols in South Africa. [exchange rates in the daily news]

• bread - from R6-R11/loaf
• butter - from R15/250gr
• eggs - from R10/6ea free range 
• fruit jam - from R8.50/225gr
• baked beans - from R5/can
• bacon - from R18/250gr
• milk - from R9/1l
• muesli - from R22/750gr
• yoghurt - from R5/150ml
• cheese - from R25/300gr
• fruits - price depending on season... relatively cheap
• bottled water (still) - from R4/500ml
• coke - from R6.50/500ml
• juice - from R13/1l
• biscuits - from R5/packing
• pasta - from R8/500gr
• pasta sauce - from R15/200gr
• instant soup - from R3/portion (Cup-a-Soup)
• steak - from R45/kg (rump etc.)
• chakalaka - from R10/can
• chutney - from R12/bottle
• chili sauce - from R10/bottle
• potato chips - from R9/125gr
• bovril - from R19/125gr
• marmite - from R19/125gr
• beer - from R7/330ml
• cider - from R8/330ml
• wine - from R15/bottle R53/3l box (babalas guaranteed)

The list is probably missing some stuff. Let us know what you think is missing & we will add it.

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