SA in world top 5 for cheap nights out

A NIGHT out during the pandemic may look a little different these days. You dress to impress, wear a mask, and your sanitiser is neatly tucked in your pocket. Your night out party is significantly smaller, too.

Whether you are in Cape Town, Durban or even Johannesburg, South Africa truly offers travellers on a budget the perfect night out.

And it seems many people feel the same way. The country was named among the top five cheapest countries in the world for a night out, according to research by jewellerybox. The team looked at factors such as the cost of a taxi ride, the price of cocktails and the average price for a double hotel room.

It found that South Africa, placed second, got an 8.81 night out score out of 10. The research found that a taxi ride to and from within a 10km radius cost around £6 (R127).

If you love your cocktails, they cost around £18 (R380) for about five.

If you are spending a night at a hotel, a double room costs around £102 (R2 150). This particular price point can get travellers a comfortable 3- to 5-star property, depending on your location and the amenities.

Thailand, the world’s cheapest clubbing destination, claimed the top spot with a score of 8.93 out of 10. Other destinations where travellers can enjoy a cheap night out include Brazil (8.37 out of 10), Argentina (8.12),

Czechia (7.95), Mexico (7.22), Italy (6.84), Spain (6.30), France (5.97) and Japan (5.79).