{"id":655627,"date":"2023-01-13T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=655627"},"modified":"2023-01-19T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T13:57:44","slug":"12-countries-to-travel-where-the-rand-is-stronger-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/655627\/12-countries-to-travel-where-the-rand-is-stronger-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"12 countries you can travel to where the rand is stronger in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africans had a tumultuous 2022 – dealing with one of the world’s most volatile currencies, record-high petrol prices, inflation, and an increasing cost of living.<\/p>\n

While a weaker rand is not good news for South African tourists looking to travel abroad, it may ultimately help boost tourism in the country as international travellers find that their dollars, euros and pounds stretch further.<\/p>\n

However, despite a turbulent 2022 for the rand, there are still several countries where it is still relatively inexpensive for South Africans to travel in 2023.<\/p>\n

Travelling to countries with a weaker currency can offer many benefits for those looking to explore new cultures and experiences. Perhaps the most obvious advantage is the cost savings that can be had by taking advantage of the lower prices in these countries.<\/p>\n

This can be especially beneficial for those on a budget, as it can allow them to stretch their rands further and get more out of their trip \u2013 giving them access to higher-end hotels, resorts, restaurants, and recreational activities.<\/p>\n

This can provide a more comfortable and luxurious travel experience and allow you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture.<\/p>\n

Travelling with a stronger currency can also provide peace of mind and security, especially when visiting unfamiliar or potentially dangerous locations. Being able to afford better accommodation and transportation can make it easier to feel safe and secure while exploring a new place.<\/p>\n

These countries can provide a unique and enriching travel experience that is unavailable in more developed countries. So, if you want to get more out of your travel budget and experience something new, consider visiting the countries listed in this article.<\/p>\n

Below BusinessTech looked at 12 countries where R1 is worth more than the local currency as of 12 January 2023.<\/p>\n

Because direct currency conversion does not always indicate the general cost of living, we also compared the cost of food, drinks and travel to what you would pay locally.<\/p>\n

The costs of food, drinks and travel in these 14 countries were done using data from Numbeo<\/a> \u2013 one of the world’s largest database of user-contributed data regarding cities and countries worldwide.<\/p>\n

The base cost of the various measures in South Africa are listed below for comparison purposes:<\/p>\n