Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Strasbourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Strasbourg or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Strasbourg and Cape Town can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Strasbourg or Cape Town?
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg is the perfect introduction to all that is unique about Alsace - walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future. Strasbourg has a range of attractions from a fascinating Gothic Cathedral to the old town's twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses and cozy winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canals. Strasbourg is famous for its Christmas market and gingerbread and is also home to the glittering EU Quarter and hosts France's second-largest student population. Strasbourg is immersed in the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries. The city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first entire city to earn such an honor.
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 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, 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 dayStrasbourg €138Cape Town €91
The average daily cost (per person) in Strasbourg is €138, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is €91. 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 Strasbourg and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStrasbourg €67Cape Town €36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStrasbourg €134Cape Town €72
Compare Hotels in Strasbourg and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Strasbourg 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: Strasbourg Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Strasbourg €44Cape Town €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Strasbourg
Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $58
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg city centre to Strasbourg Airport: $82
- Strasbourg Entzheim Airport - Private Transfer from/to Hotels: $79
- Private transfer Strasbourg Airport: $59
- Private Transfer from Strasbourg Train Station to Hotel: $65
- Private Transfer Strasbourg to Europa Park: $252
- Door-to-Door private transfer and driver from Strasbourg to Basel: $233
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 3-Day Safari and Coastal Tour with Transfer: $508
- From Group Transfer Only to Aquilla Game Reserve: $459
- Big 5 Aquila Safari Private Transfer with Park Fee From Cape Town: $300
- Jeep Dune Adventure Tour, Sandboarding & Transfer: $279
- Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai with private transfers: $274
- Cape Town Morning or Afternoon Safari including private transfer: $254
- Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town: $252
- Whale Watching In Hermanus with Private Transfer: $250
- Pvt Airport to Hout Bay Transfer: $243
- Full Day Private Chauffeur and Transfer Services in Cape Town: $240
- 1 Day Helderberg Valley Winelands Tour with Private Transfers: $232
- Hermanus Wine Tour (Full Day Including Cape Town Transfers): $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Strasbourg or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Strasbourg 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 dayStrasbourg €44Cape Town €39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Strasbourg
For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 hours Cooking lesson: $53
- Strasbourg Private Food Tour: experience the city like a local!: $93
- Strasbourg Food Tour : Gourmet private Tour with tastings: $102
- Strasbourg Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
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.Strasbourg €24Cape Town €21
Tours and Activities in Strasbourg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
- 2-Hour Strasbourg Euro Tour by Segway: $65
- Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg: $148
- Alsace Wine Odyssey: Full-Day Private Tour from Strasbourg: $2,044
- Alsace Wine Route Small Group Half-Day Tour with Tasting from Strasbourg: $107
- Alsace Wine Route Wineries & Tasting Small Group Guided Tour from Strasbourg: $175
- Alsatian brunch with immersive cellar tour: $49
- Alsatian tour, tasting and meal - 100% immersive experience: $60
- Christmas Joy in Strasbourg Walking Tour: $645
- Culinary city tour in Strasbourg with tastings: $104
- From Half-Day Tour of Alsace Villages: $86
- Full-Day Highlights of the Alsace Tour: from Strasbourg: $178
- Gems of Alsace: Private Full-Day Tour from Strasbourg: $2,044
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $137
- Bespoke Tour : Cape Point , Table Mountain & Penguin Colony : $257
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $192
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $192
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope day tour Up to 10 persons: $66
- Cape Town - Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens and City Tour: $280
- Cape Town Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour: $30
- CapeWinelands Private Tour to Stellenbosch,Franschhoek and Paarl: $96
- Day Tour in Robben Island, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain : $166
- Long Walk to Freedom in Robben Island including Ticket & Afrogem: $156
- Mandela's Robben Island Museum Bo-Kaap Cape Town City Tour + Ferry ticket f/d: $165
- Penguins Private Tour- Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point Tour from Cape Town: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStrasbourg €19Cape Town €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Strasbourg
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
- Aperitif at the winemaker with cellar visit and wine tasting in Alsace: $11
- Wine tasting and immersive cellar tour: $20
- Wine tour, tasting and picnic basket: $38
- Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg: $105
- From Medieval Villages & Wine Tasting Day Trip: $118
- Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg: $120
- Strasbourg : Wine Tour by bike with a local: $151
- Alsace: Full-Day Wine Tour & Tastings from Strasbourg: $172
- Wine Tasting Private Tour: $549
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 Strasbourg and Cape Town, we can see that Strasbourg is more expensive. And not only is Cape Town much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Strasbourg 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 Cape Town would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cape Town 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 Strasbourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Strasbourg than you might in Cape Town.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Strasbourg Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Strasbourg or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Strasbourg. When comparing the sizes of Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cape Town in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Strasbourg and Cape Town. Most visitors come to Strasbourg for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Strasbourg is around the same temperature as Cape Town. Typically, the summer temperatures in Strasbourg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Cape Town averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. In Strasbourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during summer. Strasbourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Cape Townin January. Strasbourg gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryStrasbourg 20°C (68°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Strasbourg as well as Cape Town. The autumn months attract visitors to Strasbourg because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Strasbourg is generally much colder than Cape Townin April. Daily temperatures in Strasbourg average around 12°C (53°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. In the autumn, Strasbourg often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin April. Strasbourg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Cape Townin April. Strasbourg gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilStrasbourg 12°C (53°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cape Town in the Winter?
Both Cape Town and Strasbourg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Strasbourg this time of year.
It's quite cold in Strasbourg in the winter. Strasbourg is much colder than Cape Town in the winter. The daily temperature in Strasbourg averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Cape Town fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in July.
Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during winter. Strasbourg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Strasbourg usually receives less rain than Cape Townin July. Strasbourg gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyStrasbourg 2°C (35°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Strasbourg during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Strasbourg for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Strasbourg is much colder than Cape Town. Typically, the spring temperatures in Strasbourg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Cape Town averages at about 16°C (61°F)in October.
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Strasbourg often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin October. Strasbourg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in April than Cape Townin October. Strasbourg gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberStrasbourg 11°C (51°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Strasbourg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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