FranceFrance

South Africa

Compared with France, using real observed prices.

Baseline: FranceFrance = 1×

South AfricaSouth Africa vs FranceFrance
Overall verdict

South AfricaSouth Africa is about 0.72× FranceFrance.

Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs FranceFrance = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is France. A bar running right means South Africa 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 FranceFrance France = 1× South AfricaSouth Africa is pricier →
  • ⚡ Utilities 1 item
    ×0.76
  • ⛽ Transport 2 items
    ×0.70
  • 🎟 Leisure 1 item
    ×0.70

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.76
    South AfricaSouth Africa €0.18 USD 0.209
    FranceFrance €0.24 USD 0.276
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.71
    South AfricaSouth Africa €1.47 USD 1.67
    FranceFrance €2.07 USD 2.356
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×0.70
    South AfricaSouth Africa €41.73 ZAR 799
    FranceFrance €59.99 EUR 59.99
    Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.69
    South AfricaSouth Africa €1.37 USD 1.559
    FranceFrance €1.98 USD 2.253
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed South Africa

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+64%
in ZAR
33.5 → 54.9
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+50%
in EUR

It rose 64% in local currency, but 50% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not South Africa's inflation.

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