Comparison of South African coffee prices to satisfy your caffeine cravings
Since the 1800s, South Africa has wholeheartedly embraced the daily tradition of consuming caffeine following the introduction of coffee beans to the region.
South Africans (Mzansi) have warmly incorporated coffee into their daily routines ever since it arrived in the 1800s.
The coffee culture in the country continues to evolve at a record pace with the opening of more and more speciality coffee shops and cafes.
The ever-growing number of choices provides more opportunities for coffee lovers to enjoy a cup of their favourite brew.
Coffee shops and cafes have become increasingly popular gathering places, providing a space for people to catch up with friends, do business, or just enjoy some alone time.
In light of this, The South African website looked at how coffee prices compare across eight of South Africa’s most popular coffee shops.
For the comparison, we looked at the price of a “tall” americano, caffe latte and cappuccino.
| Company | Americano | Caffe latte | Cappuccino |
| Wimpy | R33.90 | R42.90 | R37.90 |
| W Cafe | R34.00 | R41.00 | R41.00 |
| Starbucks | R40.00 | R48.00 | R48.00 |
| McCafé | R27.90 | R33.60 | R32.30 |
| Vida e Caffè | R38.00 | R40.00 | R40.00 |
| Bootlegger | R33.00 | R39.00 | R36.00 |
| Mugg & Bean | R32.00 | R39.00 | R33.00 |
| Bean Tree Cafe | R55.50 | R49.50 | R45.00 |
NOTE: The prices above were taken from the individual coffee shop and cafe’s website or online research and were accurate at the time of publishing.