Ever since coffee beans first arrived on South African shores in the 1800s, Mzansi has been keen on getting their daily dose of caffeine.
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The country's coffee culture continues to evolve at a record pace, with more and more specialty coffee shops and cafes opening.
The ever-growing number of options gives coffee lovers even more opportunities to enjoy their favorite coffee.
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Coffee shops and cafes are becoming increasingly popular gathering places, providing spaces for people to socialize with friends, conduct business, or just enjoy some alone time.
With this in mind, a South African website compared coffee prices in different countries. Eight South Africa's most popular coffee shop.
For comparison, I looked at the price of “Thor”. Americano, cafe latte and cappuccino.
| company | Americano | cafe latte | cappuccino |
| Wimpy | ¥31.90 | ¥40.90 | ¥35.90 |
| W cafe | ¥34.00 | ¥41.00 | ¥41.00 |
| Starbucks | ¥40.00 | ¥48.00 | ¥48.00 |
| McCafé | ¥27.90 | ¥33.60 | R32.30 |
| Vida e Cafe | ¥45.00 | ¥50.00 | ¥55.00 |
| bootlegger | ¥33.00 | ¥39.00 | ¥36.00 |
| Mug & Bean | ¥32.00 | ¥39.00 | ¥33.00 |
| bean tree cafe | R55.50 | ¥49.50 | ¥45.00 |
Note: Prices above are taken from individual coffee shop and cafe websites or online surveys and are accurate at the time of publication.
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