South Africa

Compared with Portugal, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Portugal = 1×

South Africa vs

Portugal

Overall verdict

South Africa is about 0.76× Portugal.

Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Portugal = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Portugal. 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

Portugal Portugal = 1×

South Africa is pricier →

⚡ Utilities 1 item

×0.87
⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.72
🎟 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 ×0.87

South Africa €0.18 USD 0.209

Portugal €0.21 USD 0.239

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.75

South Africa €1.47 USD 1.67

Portugal €1.96 USD 2.235

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×0.70

South Africa €41.73 ZAR 799

Portugal €59.99 EUR 59.99

Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.69

South Africa €1.37 USD 1.559

Portugal €1.97 USD 2.248

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com