Knysna, South Africa 🇿🇦
#1439
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or Airbnb |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Taxi and occasional car rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$15.00
|
Tours, entrance fees, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees, averaged monthly |
| Total |
$725.00
$2,620.00
$131.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local brands are more affordable; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$5.00
Typical local eateries; prices can rise slightly in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Standard fast food chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal