South Africa has been ranked the sixth most cost-effective long-haul destination for British travellers, according to Post Office Travel Money’s 2011 Long Haul Holiday Report. In addition, SA costs have fallen 27% since last year’s report was produced.  

The Holiday Costs Barometer compares the cost of a basket of 10 items, including a bottle of beer, a cup of coffee, sun cream, and a three-course meal for two with wine, across 28 destinations. The total cost for the basket of goods in SA was just under £58 (R713)

South Africa fared particularly well in its pricing of the three-course meal, ranking in third place with only Sri Lanka and Mexico offering a cheaper meal.

The 10 most cost-effective long-haul destinations for UK travellers were:

1. Sri Lanka, Bentota
2. Thailand, Phuket
3. Vietnam, Hanoi
4. Mexico, Cancun
5. Malaysia, Penang
6. South Africa, Cape Town
7. Indonesia, Bali
8. Argentina, Buenos Aires
9. Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
10. Kenya, Mombasa