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A Netflix subscription in South Africa now offers less value for money in late 2024 compared to other countries’ plans than in previous years, an analysis by MyBroadband shows.
However, it is still less per title than memberships in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and European countries.
In multiple comparisons over the past few years, we have found that the relationship between South Africa’s monthly Netflix subscription price and its library size ranked it among the top territories in terms of value for money.
Netflix’s content selection varies from one country to the next as it may acquire the rights to certain movies and TV shows in one region or country but not in another.
This strategy will be based on the different tastes and competing services vying for content rights in each location.
Most recently, in January 2024, we compared the local R159 price of Netflix Standard with that of 19 other countries across every populated continent.
In that instance, we found that South Africa had the 12th biggest library of the 20 countries and was the 5th most affordable in terms of price-per-title.
When we performed the same comparison in early November 2024, the country’s library was the 13th largest.
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Bad news for people who subscribe to Netflix in South Africa
By Hanno Labuschagne
A Netflix subscription in South Africa now offers less value for money in late 2024 compared to other countries’ plans than in previous years, an analysis by MyBroadband shows.
However, it is still less per title than memberships in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and European countries.
In multiple comparisons over the past few years, we have found that the relationship between South Africa’s monthly Netflix subscription price and its library size ranked it among the top territories in terms of value for money.
Netflix’s content selection varies from one country to the next as it may acquire the rights to certain movies and TV shows in one region or country but not in another.
This strategy will be based on the different tastes and competing services vying for content rights in each location.
Most recently, in January 2024, we compared the local R159 price of Netflix Standard with that of 19 other countries across every populated continent.
In that instance, we found that South Africa had the 12th biggest library of the 20 countries and was the 5th most affordable in terms of price-per-title.
When we performed the same comparison in early November 2024, the country’s library was the 13th largest.
Even though the price-per-title in South Africa had decreased from 2.46 cents to 2.36 cents, the country slipped to 10th in this ranking.
One of the reasons for this decline is that the rand has strengthened against some of the currencies in the countries that ranked better in terms of price-per-title.
Countries that leapfrogged South Africa in the ranking included Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia.
Nigeria had the second cheapest monthly price and price-per-title at R57 and 0.86 cents, respectively.
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Broadcasting11.11.2024
Bad news for people who subscribe to Netflix in South Africa
By Hanno Labuschagne
A Netflix subscription in South Africa now offers less value for money in late 2024 compared to other countries’ plans than in previous years, an analysis by MyBroadband shows.
However, it is still less per title than memberships in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and European countries.
In multiple comparisons over the past few years, we have found that the relationship between South Africa’s monthly Netflix subscription price and its library size ranked it among the top territories in terms of value for money.
Netflix’s content selection varies from one country to the next as it may acquire the rights to certain movies and TV shows in one region or country but not in another.
This strategy will be based on the different tastes and competing services vying for content rights in each location.
Most recently, in January 2024, we compared the local R159 price of Netflix Standard with that of 19 other countries across every populated continent.
In that instance, we found that South Africa had the 12th biggest library of the 20 countries and was the 5th most affordable in terms of price-per-title.
When we performed the same comparison in early November 2024, the country’s library was the 13th largest.
Even though the price-per-title in South Africa had decreased from 2.46 cents to 2.36 cents, the country slipped to 10th in this ranking.
One of the reasons for this decline is that the rand has strengthened against some of the currencies in the countries that ranked better in terms of price-per-title.
Countries that leapfrogged South Africa in the ranking included Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia.
Nigeria had the second cheapest monthly price and price-per-title at R57 and 0.86 cents, respectively.
Its monthly price was lower in rand despite a price hike from 3,600 Naira to 5,500 Naira between the comparisons.
That made its price-per-title decline drastically from 3.62 cents to 0.86 cents.
The sizes of Kenya’s and Zambia’s Netflix libraries more than doubled from our previous comparison, which also substantially reduced their price-per-title.
Overall, Egypt had the most affordable monthly price of R43 and was the only country with a price per title lower than 1 cent.
Where Egypt’s monthly standard price of 120 Egyptian Pounds was about R74 in January 2024, it was just R43 at the time of publication.
However, it had previously also ranked above South Africa in terms of price-per-title.
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Netflix subscribers in South Africa are getting less value for their money compared to previous years. While the country still offers a more affordable subscription than many other regions, its ranking in terms of value for money has slipped.
A recent analysis by MyBroadband revealed that South Africa’s Netflix library, while still substantial, has fallen to the 13th largest out of 20 countries compared to its previous 12th position. Although the price per title has slightly decreased, it’s no longer as competitive as before.
Why the Decline?
Several factors contribute to this shift:
- Currency Fluctuations: The strengthening of the Rand against certain currencies has made South Africa’s subscription less attractive relative to other countries.
- Library Growth in Other Countries: Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia have experienced significant growth in their Netflix libraries, boosting their value-for-money rankings.
Still a Good Deal, But Not the Best
Despite the decline, South Africa’s Netflix subscription remains a relatively affordable option compared to countries like the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and European nations.
However, as the streaming landscape continues to evolve, it’s clear that South African subscribers may need to keep a closer eye on the value they’re getting from their Netflix subscription.
