The cost of a beer in Cape Town, Joburg, and Durban

A beer in Cape Town is now the cheapest in the world, with a basket costing around R230, including five 500 ml beers and two packs of cigarettes. This makes Cape Town the 62nd cheapest city globally, while Johannesburg ranks 58th, slightly pricier than its southern counterpart. The relatively low prices in these South African cities, driven in part by lower taxes, make them attractive options for tourists and investors alike, with Tokyo emerging as a more affordable alternative to other developed cities.