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Similar Shops

Back home, you know exactly in what shop to look for specific items, where to find quality products and what shops have cheaper options.
We tried to make a comparison of SA and German shops in the list below. You welcome to send us your suggestions via or Contact us page

Type of Shop or itemsSouth African ShopGerman Equivalent
Electronic GoodsHi-Fi CorporationMediamarkt
Saturn
Groceries High-EndWooliesRewe
Groceries Mid rangePick n PayEdeka
Aldi
Groceries BargainLidl
Penny
Norma
CosmeticsClicks
Dischem
dm-drogerie markt
Müller
Rossmann
Home TextilesMr Price HomeDepot
Wayfair online shop
Dänisches Bettenlager
Clothing High-EndGaleria Kaufhof
Clothing BargainMr PriceNew Yorker
C und A
Bonprix online shop
Primark
Outdoor ClothingOutdoor Wharehouse
Cape Union Mart
Sportsmans Warehouse
Jack Wolfskin
Mammut
CAMPZ
Intersport

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