How Much Does Liquor Cost In South Africa 2024-2025
Liquor, spirits, spirit drink, distilled beverage or hard liquor is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar, that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation. The distillation process concentrates the liquid to increase its alcohol by volume.
Such a floor price would see a 750ml bottle of 5% beer cost at least R25, and a 750ml bottle of wine with 12.5.% alcohol would cost at least R62.50.
Some people would switch to homebrew, and demand would fall, modellers say.
But they predict that South Africans would spend some R32.5 billion more every year to buy their booze – which is politically useful.
How much are shots at a bar South Africa?
Alcohol from, or inspired by, South Africa is also pricey. The alcoholic Springbok (or Springbokkie) shot is a popular item in several South African-themed restaurants and can cost R160 each.
What is a reasonable price for alcohol?
Average Drink Prices at Bars
Most restaurants are aiming for 20% pour cost and 80% margin on liquor sales. That means the average drink price at bars is between R77.92 and R 233.77.
Why is liquor so expensive?
Its expensive due to its complex manufacturing process and more the cost and more the revenue generated for the government. Mostly it’s either the time that’s required to produce it, and/or good advertising. In the SA at least, any liquor you buy will be safe to drink.