🇿🇦 Decision check · 2026
Is Apple Music cheaper in South Africa?
Short answer: yes. Here's the rank, the price, and where it's actually cheaper.
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Yes. South Africa ranks 9th of 27 at ZAR 69.99/mo. The cheapest is 🇳🇬 Nigeria at NGN 1,300.00/mo — see the full ranking.
Apple Music price by country
Every market we track, cheapest first.
| Country | Local price | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | NGN 1,300.00 | $0.96 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EGP 69.99 | $1.35 |
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹139.00 | $1.45 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRY 89.99 | $1.85 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ₫65,000 | $2.50 |
| 🇵🇠Philippines | ₱169.00 | $2.69 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | $3.29 | $3.29 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | IDR 59,000 | $3.33 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | ZAR 69.99 | $4.31 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | R$23.90 | $4.66 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | ₩8,900 | $6.49 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | PLN 26.99 | $7.13 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | ¥1,180 | $7.53 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | MX$139.00 | $8.12 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | CA$11.99 | $8.60 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$14.99 | $10.68 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $11.99 | $11.99 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | SEK 119.00 | $12.12 |
| 🇫🇷 France | €11.99 | $13.79 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €11.99 | $13.79 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | €11.99 | $13.79 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | €11.99 | $13.79 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €11.99 | $13.79 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €11.99 | $13.79 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £11.99 | $16.10 |
| 🇨🇠Switzerland | CHF 14.90 | $18.11 |
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Frequently asked
Is Apple Music cheaper in South Africa?
Yes. South Africa is the 9th cheapest of 27 countries we track, at ZARÂ 69.99/mo. Nigeria is cheaper.
Where is Apple Music actually cheapest?
Nigeria, at NGNÂ 1,300.00 per month ($0.96).
Can I just sign up for Apple Music from South Africa to get the price?
Usually not without a local payment method or address. A VPN can show you the price, but checkout typically still needs proof of residence, so treat this as a price comparison, not a how-to.
Prices are approximate list prices in the local market, converted at recent exchange rates and shown before local taxes. They move with currency and provider changes — always confirm on the provider's own site before buying.