South Africa

Compared with Germany, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Germany = 1×

South Africa vs

Germany

Overall verdict

South Africa is about 0.62× Germany.

Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Germany = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Germany. 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

Germany Germany = 1×

South Africa is pricier →

🎟 Leisure 1 item

×0.70
⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.66
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×0.51

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×0.70

South Africa €41.73 ZAR 799

Germany €59.99 EUR 59.99

Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.68

South Africa €1.47 USD 1.67

Germany €2.15 USD 2.451

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.64

South Africa €1.37 USD 1.559

Germany €2.13 USD 2.425

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.51

South Africa €0.18 USD 0.209

Germany €0.35 USD 0.406

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com