South Africa, paid in SGD.
First-world safari, wine and coast, bought with a volatile rand.
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: −1.9%. Local prices: +4.2%.
- Lean
- S$59
- Comfort
- S$309
The short answerIn SGD, as of November 12, 2026
South Africa: as of November 12, 2026, 3.9% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in SGD (Singapore dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −1.9%, and prices in the country rose +4.2%. A mid-range day costs about S$132 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+1.0%) and SEK did worst (−11.0%).
What SGD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$151+1.0%
- Norwegian kronekr 985+0.8%
- British pound£78−3.1%
- UAE dirhamAED 378−3.3%
- Singapore dollarS$132−3.9%
- US dollar$103−3.9%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,917−5.1%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$185−5.2%
- Canadian dollarC$147−6.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$807−6.3%
- Indian rupee₹9,645−8.1%
- Brazilian realR$575−8.4%
- Japanese yen¥16,400−8.4%
- Euro€93−8.5%
- Danish kronekr 694−9.6%
- Swiss francCHF 86−10.1%
- Swedish kronakr 1,027−11.0%
Booking a trip: South Africa
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