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Is coffee becoming a luxury in South Africa?
For many South Africans, a morning cup of coffee is more than just a routine—it’s a necessity.
With the country’s thriving coffee culture and the continuous expansion of cafes and coffee shops, the demand for quality brews has never been higher. But with rising prices across the board, is coffee slowly becoming a luxury rather than an everyday indulgence?
A recent comparison of coffee prices across 10 of South Africa’s most popular coffee chains highlights just how much consumers are paying for their caffeine fix. The data shows significant price variations depending on where you go, with an
In light of this, The South African website compared coffee prices across 10 of South Africa’s most popular coffee chains. The comparison highlights just how much consumers are paying for their caffeine fix.
For the comparison, we looked at the price of a “tall” Americano, Caffe Latte and Cappuccino.
Listed in alphabetical company order
| Company | Americano | Caffe Latte | Cappuccino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Tree Cafe | R55.50 | R49.50 | R45.00 |
| Bootlegger | R37.00 | R42.00 | R43.00 |
| McCafé | R27,50 | R33.60 | R32.30 |
| Mugg & Bean | R35.00 | R42.00 | R42.00 |
| Seattle Coffee Company | R25.00 | R33.50 | R33.50 |
| Starbucks | R40.00 | R48.00 | R48.00 |
| Vida e Caffè | R39.00 | R46.00 | R43.00 |
| W Cafe | R34.00 | R41.00 | R41.00 |
| Wild Bean Cafe | R29.88 | R47.88 | R45.88 |
| Wimpy | R34.90 | R44.90 | R38.90 |
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.
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