🇿🇦 Subscription price check · 2026
How much is PS Plus Essential in South Africa?
The local price, what it is in your currency, and whether it's actually a bargain.
Verified 2026-09-01 · plan shown: Essential
PS Plus Essential costs ZAR 139.00/mo in South Africa (≈ $8.57), the 10th cheapest of 24 countries, about 22% below the US.
Fair-price lens: ZAR 139.00 is genuinely cheap in absolute terms, but adjusted for South Africa's local incomes it's comparable to about €17.52 on a Western wage. The discount tracks purchasing power, not a loophole — why prices differ.
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PS Plus Essential price by country
Where South Africa sits against every market we track. Cheapest first — tap any country for its own breakdown.
| Country | Local price | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | ₱279.00 | $4.44 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | ¥850 | $5.42 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | UAH 299.00 | $6.71 |
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹649.00 | $6.79 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | IDR 139,000 | $7.86 |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | ₩10,800 | $7.87 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRY 400.00 | $8.22 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | ZAR 139.00 | $8.57 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | SEK 95.00 | $9.67 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | R$49.90 | $9.73 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$14.95 | $10.65 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £7.99 | $10.73 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | CA$14.99 | $10.76 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | PLN 41.00 | $10.83 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.99 | $10.99 |
| 🇫🇷 France | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 9.90 | $12.03 |
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Has the PS Plus Essential price in South Africa changed?
We haven't recorded a change to the PS Plus Essential list price in South Africa since we began tracking — it's ZAR 139.00, verified 2026-09-01. We re-check the list price monthly and refresh currency rates daily, so the moment the price or the exchange rate moves, this page and its date update with it.
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Frequently asked
How much is PS Plus Essential in South Africa?
PS Plus Essential Essential costs ZAR 139.00 per month in South Africa ($8.57 · €7.45 · £6.38), based on the local list price before tax.
Is PS Plus Essential cheaper in South Africa?
Yes. At ZAR 139.00 it's the 10th cheapest of 24 countries we track, roughly 22% below the US price. The catch is paying it — see the guide on whether a VPN actually helps.
What's the cheapest country for PS Plus Essential?
Philippines at ₱279.00 per month ($4.44). See the full PS Plus Essential ranking.
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.