AI subscriptions in South Africa: all prices
16 AI plans from 4 providers with a price in South Africa – in ZAR, incl. 15% VAT (as of 31 October 2026).
- ChatGPT Plus
- ZAR 399.00per month · ≈ €21.40
- Cheapest chatbot plan
- Google AI PlusZAR 104.99 · per month
- Tax
- 15% VAT
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AI chatbots: prices in South Africa
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | ≈ euros | vs. medianof all countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Go | ZAR 149.00 | – | €7.99 | -0.1% |
| ChatGPT Plus | ZAR 399.00 | ZAR 332.50 | €21.40 | -7% |
| ChatGPT Pro (entry tier) | ZAR 1,839.00 | – | €98.63 | -4.2% |
| ChatGPT Pro | ZAR 3,999.99 | – | €214.53 | -6.3% |
| Google AI Plus | ZAR 104.99 | – | €5.63 | +12.8% |
| Google AI Pro | ZAR 429.99 | – | €23.06 | +4.9% |
| Google AI Ultra (5x) | ZAR 1,859.99 | – | €99.76 | -0.2% |
| Google AI Ultra (20x) | ZAR 4,299.99 | – | €230.62 | +4.8% |
| Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot | ZAR 159.00 | ZAR 133.25 | €8.53 | -14.7% |
| Microsoft 365 Family with Copilot | ZAR 199.00 | ZAR 166.58 | €10.67 | -17.9% |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | ZAR 429.00 | ZAR 358.25 | €23.01 | +4.6% |
| Microsoft Copilot Business (Add-on)per user | US$28.98* | US$24.15* | €25.94 | -1.9% |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard + Copilotper user | US$32.43* | US$27.03* | €29.03 | -1.8% |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilotper user | US$44.16* | US$36.80* | €39.53 | -1.8% |
| Perplexity Pro | ZAR 399.99 | ZAR 333.33 | €21.45 | -2.5% |
| Perplexity Max | ZAR 3,999.99 | – | €214.53 | -6.3% |
* The provider lists prices excluding VAT – we added the tax rate the provider states.
Tax in the price
In South Africa, digital subscriptions are subject to VAT at 15% (as of 2026-10). All prices on this page include the tax as the provider charges it in South Africa.
Source: sars.gov.za/types-of-tax/value-added-tax
Price level compared with other countries
This country is not in the country ranking because there is no comparable tax-inclusive price for every index plan (ChatGPT Plus & Claude Pro).
World Bank purchasing power factor (2025, private consumption): 7.74 ZAR per international dollar. Go to the AI Price Index →
Recent price changes in South Africa
Since we started tracking on 31 October 2026, none of the chatbot prices in South Africa has changed. We check daily.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ChatGPT Plus cost in South Africa?
ChatGPT Plus costs ZAR 399.00 per month in South Africa (incl. 15% VAT). On an annual plan it is ZAR 332.50 per month.
Which AI subscription is cheapest in South Africa?
The cheapest paid chatbot plan in South Africa is Google AI Plus at ZAR 104.99 per month.
Do AI subscription prices in South Africa include tax?
Yes. Prices include 15% VAT, as the providers charge it in South Africa.