South Africa
ZAZA
Currency
ZAR R
$1 = R 16
Jun 1, 2026
Voltage
230V
Plug type
C
D
M
N
Both fit the same socket โ one adapter works for both.
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
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Travel Advisoryยท ์ฌํ์์
Level 2 โ Restrict Travel
Avoid non-essential travel. Residents should take special care of personal safety.
Advisory applies to specific regions only. Visit 0404.go.kr for regional details.
Source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs0404.go.kr โ
Current time in South Africa
Monday, June 1, 2026
14:11:47 GMT+2
Price guide
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Local restaurant meal
$6.32 โ $12
R 120 โ R 220
Inexpensive meal at a local restaurant or cafe.
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Big Mac (single)
$3.16 โ $3.95
R 60.00 โ R 75.00
Standard Big Mac meal price.
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Starbucks Americano (Tall)
$2.63 โ $3.68
R 50.00 โ R 70.00
Standard tall/grande latte price.
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Local beer โ bar/restaurant
Castle Lager
$2.11 โ $3.16
R 40.00 โ R 60.00
Local draught or bottle beer at a standard bar/pub.
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Local beer โ convenience store
Castle Lager
$1.32 โ $1.84
R 25.00 โ R 35.00
Single 330ml bottle of local beer from a store.
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Subway / bus (single ride)
$0.95 โ $2.37
R 18.00 โ R 45.00
Single fare for bus or minibus taxi, varies by distance/city.
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Taxi โ starting fare
$1.84 โ $2.63
R 35.00 โ R 50.00
Base fare for ride-hailing (Uber/Bolt) or metered taxi.
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Airport โ city center
$11 โ $22
R 200 โ R 400
Gautrain (JHB) or rideshare (CPT) to city center.
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Gautrain cards are essential for public transport in Johannesburg. Uber and Bolt are the most popular rideshare apps available in major cities. There isn't a unified national transit card system.
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Water 500ml โ convenience store
$1.00 โ $1.60
R 18.00 โ R 30.00
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Water 500ml โ supermarket
$0.60 โ $1.20
R 12.00 โ R 22.00
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Coca-Cola 330ml โ convenience store
$1.10 โ $1.90
R 20.00 โ R 35.00
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Coca-Cola 330ml โ supermarket
$0.90 โ $1.60
R 17.00 โ R 30.00
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SIM card โ 7 days data
$3.80 โ $8.10
R 70.00 โ R 150
Vodacom/MTN stores at airport or malls.
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Top attraction entry fee
$27 โ $32
R 500 โ R 600
Kruger National Park daily conservation fee (international).
Prices are approximate reference values and may vary by location, season, and provider.
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