How Much Is Electricity (per kWh) in South Africa?
Cost of one kilowatt-hour of household electricity. Electricity (per kWh) in South Africa is 17% above the global average.
Price in South Africa
R 3,98
Electricity (per kWh) Pricing in South Africa (2026)
In South Africa, Electricity (per kWh) costs R 3,98 in local currency (ZAR), which converts to approximately $0.22 USD. This makes South Africa the #25 cheapest out of 40 countries we track for this product. At 17% above the global average of $0.19, buyers in South Africa pay a noticeable premium for Electricity (per kWh).
Across all 40 countries, Electricity (per kWh) is cheapest in Egypt ($0.02) and most expensive in Ireland ($0.45). Local taxes, distribution networks, and currency strength all influence where a product falls in this range.
Prices in South Africa are shown in ZAR and converted to USD using current exchange rates. We update our data regularly to keep comparisons accurate.
Electricity (per kWh) is cheapest in EG at $0.02. Compare directly: South Africa vs cheapest.