Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Minsk or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Cape Town, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Minsk or Cape Town?
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMinsk $64Cape Town $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $64, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $98. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMinsk $32Cape Town $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMinsk $64Cape Town $78
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Minsk or Cape Town? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Minsk $12Cape Town $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers: $11
- Private Airport Transfers in Cape Town- One way/Round Trips: $16
- 1.Cape Town Airport Transfer (&Private tour trips during yo Stay): $17
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Cape Town City Center (CBD) to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Claremont to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Exclusive Cape Town Airport and Cruise Terminal Transfers: $18
- Airport Transport Shuttle Transfer to Camps Bay Cape Town: $18
- Airport Transport Shuttle Transfer to Muizenberg Cape Town : $18
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $18
- Airport Transport Shuttle Transfer from Airport to Constantia: $18
- Transport Shuttle Transfer from Constantia to Cape Town Airport: $18
- 24 hour Private Airport Shuttle and Transfer CBD: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Minsk change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMinsk $21Cape Town $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner At Mandela's - Cultural Township Dinner Experience: $28
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $41
- 3-Hour Malay Cooking Class & Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $43
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $55
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $56
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $59
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $61
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $61
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $62
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $71
- Cape Town Food tour (Includes all food) 4hrs: $76
- Private Cooking Class and Meal in Local Wynberg Cape Town Home: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Minsk $20Cape Town $23
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $2.99
- District Six Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $3.24
- Skip the Line: District Six Museum Admission Ticket: $3.60
- Kirstenbosch: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.99
- Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise: $4.15
- Cape Town 30-minute V&A Harbour Cruise: $4.15
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up): $4.35
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Down): $4.35
- Meandering through Mouille Point: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- V&A Waterfront: Seal & Harbour Cruise: $5.00
- Sea Point Promenade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMinsk $14Cape Town $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $7.13
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.60
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $24
- Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting: $25
- Sip 15 Wines on a 3-Region Wine Tour with Cheese: $38
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $38
- Three Region Wine Tour: $44
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $47
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $49
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $51
- Fullday Wine Tour: $51
- Stellenbosch Wine Tour half day from Cape Town: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Minsk is in Europe and Cape Town is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town than you might in Minsk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Minsk Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Minsk or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 97% larger than the population of Minsk. When comparing the sizes of Minsk and Cape Town, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Minsk or Cape Town?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Minsk has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Minsk or Cape Town in the Summer?
Both Cape Town and Minsk during the summer are popular places to visit.
Minsk is cooler than Cape Town in the summer. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Minsk. In the summer, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin January. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in July than Cape Townin January. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMinsk 19°C (66°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Cape Town.
In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Cape Town. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Cape Town averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Minsk usually receives more rain than Cape Townin April. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilMinsk 8°C (47°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Cape Town in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Cape Town.
The weather in Minsk can be very cold. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Cape Townin July. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin July. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets less rain in January than Cape Townin July. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyMinsk -5°C (22°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Minsk is much colder than Cape Town in the spring. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Cape Town. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Minsk usually receives more rain than Cape Townin October. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberMinsk 8°C (46°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Minsk
| Minsk | Cape Town | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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