South Africa

Compared with Iceland, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Iceland = 1×

South Africa vs

Iceland

Overall verdict

South Africa is about 1.02× Iceland.

Average across 2 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Iceland = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Iceland. 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

Iceland Iceland = 1×

South Africa is pricier →

⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.17
⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.90

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.17

South Africa ISK 26 USD 0.209

Iceland ISK 22 USD 0.179

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.90

South Africa ISK 197 USD 1.559

Iceland ISK 218 USD 1.727

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.89

South Africa ISK 211 USD 1.67

Iceland ISK 237 USD 1.878

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com