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 items | South African Shop | German Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Goods | Hi-Fi Corporation | Mediamarkt Saturn |
| Groceries High-End | Woolies | Rewe |
| Groceries Mid range | Pick n Pay | Edeka Aldi |
| Groceries Bargain | Lidl Penny Norma |
|
| Cosmetics | Clicks Dischem | dm-drogerie markt Müller Rossmann |
| Home Textiles | Mr Price Home | Depot Wayfair online shop Dänisches Bettenlager |
| Clothing High-End | Galeria Kaufhof | |
| Clothing Bargain | Mr Price | New Yorker C und A Bonprix online shop Primark |
| Outdoor Clothing | Outdoor Wharehouse Cape Union Mart Sportsmans Warehouse | Jack Wolfskin Mammut CAMPZ Intersport |
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