Here’s what R100 could buy you in 2000 vs today

• R100 in 2000 would be roughly equivalent to R385 in 2026, representing a 285% increase in inflation over the past 26 years.
• The calculation takes into account the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2000 and 2026, which measures changes in price for a range of consumer products.
• South Africa's consumer food price inflation has climbed to 5% in July 2026, with transport costs being the main contributor, up 12.7% year-on-year.