how much spending money will i need for world cup?
I am planning on going to south africa for the 2010 world cup. how much money do you think i will need for food and travel around the country and other incidentals? (i am looking for just spending money, not game tickets or accomodation) Are there other costs i should consider? I am also a college student so i will probably travel the cheapest ways and eat on a budget. and how much would it cost to travel between the different cities? eg btw jo-burg and cape town? what is the best form of transportation to go from city to city?
South Africa - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
You should do some research before giving up your life so easily.The World Cup is going to be a major success for South Africa's criminals who are just waiting for you.Have a read of these sites: http://iluvsa.blogspot.com/ http://censorbugbear-reports.blogspot.com/
2 :
please excuse the pessimist above!!!!! Your major expenses will be food and transport. You looking at about R20-R40 for a local minibus taxi for a trip to the stadiums and around the major centers. R40-R100 for a private taxi unlikely to get a decent take away meal here for under R40 (burger, chips and coke 340ml). if you really tight and prepare meal at you accommodation, like sandwiches and the like you can get by on about R20/day assuming you can refrigerate stuff like cold meats, cheese and other stuff you'd put on rolls/bread. I'm not sure if all prices are gonna be pushed up during the World cup or not...wouldn't be surprised though... oh try to avoid buying anything at the stadiums thats super ripoff!! but then again not sure if they'll let you take anything in! check out https://www.mrdelivery.com/mrdelivery.php for various fast food and restaurant prices. the most common fast places here are steers, nandos, KFC, wimpy, debonnairs macdonalds(gross!!!!) best way to save get friendly with a local to show you the ropes! good luck
3 :
Just to add to Rafael above - try not to use the local taxi's - they are death traps! They are planning on having buses running between certain designated areas to take people to the stadiums to prevent traffic buildup. Also, different areas of the cities have big variances in prices for certain things so you may run into some trouble. You should be able to get by on +- R150/day excluding accommodation. Trips between cities can get pretty expensive no matter which way you travel - petrol prices are insane. Also, just a tip, dont carry cash with you, try a debit card. Dont carry laptops, cameras, phones etc out in the open where anyone can see them. That way you should enjoy your trip.
4 :
Rather over estimate the amont of money you will require, almost everything in South Africa will be more expensive than normal during the World Cup, South Africans are famous for over charging tourists.
Read more other entries :
