03 August 2012

Supermarket prices in South Africa

The most social and important place in any hostel or self-catering lodge, except for the bar of course, is the communal kitchen. It is the place where everyone gets together, where you can cook your meals or even wait for the leftovers. To give you an idea on the supermarket prices in South Africa, we set up a list of what we think are the most typical items travellers usually buy. It hopefully helps planning your holidays in South Africa.
Safe travels! [exchange rates in the daily news]

Spice shop in the Victoria Street Market, Durban
Supermarket prices:
  • bread - from R3.60/loaf
  • butter spread- from R19.50/250gr
  • eggs (large) - from R11.80/6ea free range 
  • fruit jam - from R6.00/225gr
  • peanut butter - from R15.00/410gr
  • baked beans - from R5.00/can
  • bacon - from R20.00/250gr
  • milk - from R7.50/1l
  • muesli - from R28.00/750gr
  • yoghurt - from R12.00/500gr
  • cheese - from R200.00/200gr (sliced cheddar)
  • fruits - price depending on season... relatively cheap
  • bottled water (still) - from R3.40/500ml
  • coke - from R8.50/500ml
  • juice - from R13.50/1l
  • biscuits - from R2.00/65gr
  • pasta - from R6.50/500gr (macaroni)
  • pasta sauce - from R15.00/200ml
  • instant soup - from R3.70/85gr (Tomato Soup)
  • boerewors - from R55.00/1kg
  • steak - from R55.00/kg
  • chakalaka - from R10.00/can (410gr)
  • chutney - from R15.00/bottle (470gr)
  • hot sauce - from R10.00/bottle (250gr)
  • potato chips - from R3.00/30gr
  • bovril - from R20.00/125gr
  • marmite - from R20.00/125gr
  • beer - from R7.50/330ml (Castle)
  • beer - from R8.25/330ml (Windhoek)
  • cider - from R8.99/330ml (Hunters)
  • cider - from R10.50/330ml (Savanna)
  • wine - from R15.00/bottle R50.00/3l box
The list above is probably missing some items. Let us know what you think is missing & we will add it!

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