South AfricaSouth Africa

Germany

Compared with South Africa, using real observed prices.

Baseline: South AfricaSouth Africa = 1×

GermanyGermany vs South AfricaSouth Africa
Overall verdict

GermanyGermany is about 1.62× South AfricaSouth Africa.

Average across 3 categories, 7 items with data

The shape of prices (vs South AfricaSouth Africa = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is South Africa. A bar running right means Germany is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than South AfricaSouth Africa South Africa = 1× GermanyGermany is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.94
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.51
  • 🎟 Leisure 1 item
    ×1.44

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.94
    GermanyGermany ZAR 6.81 USD 0.406
    South AfricaSouth Africa ZAR 3.51 USD 0.209
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.56
    GermanyGermany ZAR 39.85 USD 2.425
    South AfricaSouth Africa ZAR 25.62 USD 1.559
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.47
    GermanyGermany ZAR 40.28 USD 2.451
    South AfricaSouth Africa ZAR 27.44 USD 1.67
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×1.44
    GermanyGermany ZAR 1,149 EUR 59.99
    South AfricaSouth Africa ZAR 799.00 ZAR 799
    Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store