Town in Western Cape, South Africa
Cost of living in Plettenberg Bay
How much a month costs in Plettenberg Bay
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,320–2,040 (R22,000–34,000).
Prices in Plettenberg Bay
Typical 2026 ranges in ZAR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | ZAR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | R8,500–16,000 | $510–960 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | R6,000–11,000 | $360–660 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | R250–450 | $15–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | R1,400–3,500 | $84–210 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | R65–120 | $3.9–7.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | R200–400 | $12–24 |
| Cappuccino | R35–55 | $2.1–3.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | R40–70 | $2.4–4.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | R450–950 | $27–57 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | R200–450 | $12–27 |
Value for money: 60/100
A value score of 60/100 means Plettenberg Bay gives more quality of life per dollar than 59% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 13 places we cover in South Africa.
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Cost of living across South Africa
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffreys Bay | $1,020–1,620 | 76/100 |
| Port Elizabeth | $1,080–1,680 | 71/100 |
| Knysna | $1,140–1,800 | 69/100 |
| Durban | $1,200–1,920 | 61/100 |
| Pretoria | $1,200–1,920 | 56/100 |
| Hermanus | $1,320–2,040 | 57/100 |
| Plettenberg Bay | $1,320–2,040 | 60/100 |
| Stellenbosch | $1,440–2,160 | 51/100 |
| Johannesburg | $1,440–2,280 | 32/100 |
| Umhlanga | $1,440–2,280 | 52/100 |
| Franschhoek | $1,560–2,400 | 43/100 |
| Cape Town | $1,680–2,520 | 26/100 |
| Kruger National Park | $1,800–3,000 | 32/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Plettenberg Bay
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Plettenberg Bay?
About $660–960 on a lean budget, $1,320–2,040 for a comfortable month and $2,700–5,100 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Plettenberg Bay?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs R8,500–16,000 ($510–960) a month in the center and R6,000–11,000 ($360–660) outside it.
How much does food cost in Plettenberg Bay?
A local meal is R65–120 ($3.9–7.2); a mid-range restaurant is R200–400 ($12–24) per person.
Is South Africa expensive?
Prices in South Africa are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Plett Tourism
- Airports Company South Africa
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.