What subscriptions cost in South Africa
The App Store price of 15 popular apps in South Africa and in US dollars. 11 cost more than in the US, 4 cost less. ChatGPT Plus is R399.99, about $24.04.
| App | Plan | Price there | In US$ | Against the US | Rank of 174 | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini | Google AI Pro (5 TB) | R429.99 | $25.84 | +29% | 164 of 166 | $62.30 |
| Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft 365 Premium | R429.00 | $25.78 | +29% | 162 of 165 | $62.16 |
| Notion | Notion Plus | R249.99 | $15.02 | +25% | 168 of 173 | $36.22 |
| Character.AI | Character.AI+ | R199.99 | $12.02 | +20% | 144 of 152 | $28.98 |
| ChatGPT | ChatGPT Plus | R399.99 | $24.04 | +20% | 137 of 168 | $57.95 |
| Le Chat | Mistral Vibe Pro | R299.99 | $18.03 | +20% | 140 of 174 | $43.46 |
| Claude | Claude Pro | R399.99 | $24.04 | +20% | 110 of 165 | $57.95 |
| Grok | SuperGrok | R599.99 | $36.06 | +20% | 106 of 155 | $86.93 |
| Perplexity | Perplexity Pro | R399.99 | $24.04 | +20% | 114 of 163 | $57.95 |
| Telegram | Telegram Premium | R89.99 | $5.41 | +8% | 123 of 170 | $13.04 |
| Google One | Google One 100 GB | R34.99 | $2.10 | +6% | 97 of 137 | $5.07 |
| X | X Premium | R109.00 | $6.55 | −41% | 93 of 170 | $15.79 |
| CapCut | CapCut Pro | R179.99 | $10.82 | −46% | 69 of 165 | $26.08 |
| Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll Fan | R55.00 | $3.31 | −67% | 22 of 169 | $7.97 |
| YouTube | YouTube Premium | R104.99 | $6.31 | −70% | 20 of 112 | $15.21 |
Rank 1 is the cheapest country for that plan. "Feels like" divides the dollar price by South Africa's price level (41% of the US, World Bank): what the price weighs on a local budget, as a US price. Not sold in South Africa's App Store: HBO Max.
Questions
How much is ChatGPT Plus in South Africa?
R399.99 a month through the App Store in South Africa, about $24.04: 20% more than in the US. Checked on 8 October 2026.
How much is Character.AI+ in South Africa?
R199.99 through the App Store in South Africa, about $12.02: 20% more than in the US.
How much is Claude Pro in South Africa?
R399.99 through the App Store in South Africa, about $24.04: 20% more than in the US.
How much is Google AI Pro (5 TB) in South Africa?
R429.99 through the App Store in South Africa, about $25.84: 29% more than in the US.
Are subscriptions more expensive in South Africa?
Of the 15 apps we track that are sold in South Africa, 11 cost more than in the US and 4 cost less, at 8 October 2026 exchange rates. The typical app is 20% more than in the US.
Which apps can't you buy in South Africa's App Store?
HBO Max isn't sold in the App Store in South Africa.
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