Netflix hikes package prices: How much you will now pay
Netflix subscribers are facing higher monthly bills as the global streaming giant implements price increases from June. Image: Netflix
South African Netflix subscribers are facing higher monthly bills as the global streaming giant implements price increases across three of its four subscription tiers.
The changes, which began rolling out in May 2025, are now in full effect for most users.
The new pricing structure sees increases to the Mobile, Standard, and Premium plans, while the Basic plan remains unchanged.
This marks Netflix's second price hike in South Africa since its 2016 launch.
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New Netflix South Africa pricing:
Mobile : R59/month (up from R49) – +20%
: R59/month (up from R49) – Standard : R179/month (up from R159) – +13%
: R179/month (up from R159) – Premium : R229/month (up from R199) – +15%
: R229/month (up from R199) – Basic: Remains at R99/month
Subscribers were notified via email and in-app messages depending on their billing cycles, with the updated prices applying from their next payment date in June.
While Netflix has not released an official media statement regarding the change, a note on its website reads: 'Plans and pricing may change as we continue to improve our service and add more TV shows and movies. Adjustments can also happen in response to local market changes, such as changes to local taxes or inflation.'
The price hikes come at a time when South African consumers are increasingly sensitive to cost-of-living pressures, with many streaming platforms competing for attention in a saturated market.
MultiChoice also upped prices
Earlier this year, MultiChoice implemented its own price and product adjustments for DStv and Showmax, signaling a broader industry trend of rising subscription costs as content providers invest more in technology, content rights, and user experience.
The unchanged Basic plan offers some relief to budget-conscious subscribers, while the Mobile plan -aimed at single-device viewers – is still Netflix's most affordable option, albeit now 20% more expensive than before.
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