Netflix increases subscription fees: What this means for your monthly cost
Netflix subscribers are paying more each month as the global streaming platform rolls out price hikes starting in June.
Netflix has raised monthly subscription fees for South African users across three of its four plans, pushing up costs for most subscribers.
The global streaming giant began rolling out the new prices in May 2025, and the changes have now taken full effect.
Prices for the Mobile, Standard, and Premium plans have increased, while the Basic plan remains the same.
This is Netflix’s second price hike in South Africa since it launched in 2016.
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New Netflix South Africa pricing:
- Mobile: R59/month (up from R49) – +20%
- Standard: R179/month (up from R159) – +13%
- Premium: R229/month (up from R199) – +15%
- 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 raised prices and adjusted its offerings for DStv and Showmax, reflecting a wider industry shift toward higher subscription costs as content platforms invest more in technology, licensing, and user experience.
While Netflix kept its Basic plan unchanged to ease pressure on budget-conscious viewers, it raised the cost of its Mobile plan by 20%, even though it remains the most affordable option for single-device users.