Generally one can do inexpensive shopping in South Africa on account of its undervalued currency and relatively low production costs.
A great variety of jewellery is being made in Cape Town. Many talented goldsmiths and jewellery designers live in the Cape, and their creations cost comparatively little. Textiles are also priceworthy especially leather, sports and outdoor wear. The same applies to antiques, books and wine.
In Cape Town there is a number of big shopping centres with big clothing stores and many small shops, with restaurants, bistros, coffeeshops and cinemas. For many reasons, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which has grown a lot over the last few years, is still the best and most popular shopping complex in the city. Its unique position and harbour atmosphere, the well kept historical buildings, the great number of excellent restaurants, the many cinemas as well as artistic presentations create an ambience which considerably enhance the shopping experience. At the Waterfront one can find good clothes, jewellery, African curios, gifts and books.
