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Takealot is often cheapest for the same creatine tub, but not always, and no retailer wins every time. As of October 2026, NPL 500 g is R299 on Takealot versus R539.99 at Dis-Chem, while Nutritech 500 g is R399 at Clicks versus R249.95 at Wellness Warehouse. Compare R per 5 g across retailers before you buy.
There is no single cheapest retailer. Prices for the same tub differ by 40-80% between sellers, and sales change weekly. Takealot has the lowest price in several of the cases we found, Dis-Chem is rarely the cheapest for the same tub, and Clicks sits in between. Prices below are October 2026.
| Product | Dis-Chem | Clicks | Takealot | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL Creatine Monohydrate 500 g | R539.99 | not found | R299 (was R399) | none |
| Nutritech Creatine Monohydrate 500 g | not found | R399 | not found | R249.95 (Wellness Warehouse) |
| USN Pure Creatine 200 g | R249.99 | not found | R219 | R219 (USN shop) |
| USN Pure Creatine 410 g | R439.99 | not found | not found | R419 (USN shop); R269 (Faithful to Nature) |
| Pro Nutrition Creatine 300 g | not found | not found | R199 (was R299) | R349.90 (Mopani Pharmacy) |
| Biogen Creatine Monohydrate 500 g | R444.99 | not found | 2 x 500 g pack R599 (was R800) | none |
| Sport RX Creatine 500 g | not found | not found | R379 (was R425) | R389 (Faithful to Nature) |
| Myprotein Creatine 500 g | R554.99 | not found | not found | lowest offer R399, retailer not named |
| ATP Fitness Micronised 600 g | not found | not found | a listing titled "Micronised Creatine Monohydrate 600 G" under brand "ATP" at R379 (undated PriceCheck snapshot; unconfirmed it is ATP Fitness) | R500 (ATP shop) |
Take these as snapshots. Dis-Chem prices come from its Living Fit pages; Takealot and Clicks prices come from price-comparison listings that carry no date, so confirm the live price before you buy.
Divide the price by grams and multiply by 5. NPL's R299 for 500 g is R2.99 per 5 g; at Dis-Chem it is R5.40. Biogen's Takealot two-pack of 1 kg is R3.00 per 5 g, against R4.45 for its 500 g at Dis-Chem; that is a different pack, though. ATP Fitness 600 g at R500 is R4.17 per 5 g on the ATP shop. See cheapest creatine per serving.
For ranked options see the best creatine in South Africa and, for broader shopping, Dis-Chem vs Clicks vs Takealot for supplements.
| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 5 g | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g | 500 g | R299-R539.99 (Dis-Chem Living Fit, 2026-10) | — | R5.40 | None (unflavoured) |
| Nutritech Creatine Monohydrate 500 g | 500 g | R249.95-R399 (Wellness Warehouse (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | R2.50 | not stated |
| USN Pure Creatine Monohydrate 200 g | 200 g | R219-R249.99 (USN online shop, 2026-10) | — | R5.47 | not stated |
| USN Pure Creatine Monohydrate 410 g | 410 g | R269-R439.99 (USN online shop, 2026-10) | — | R5.11 | not stated |
| Biogen Creatine Monohydrate Unflavoured 500 g | 500 g | R445 (Dis-Chem (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | 100 | R4.45 | None (unflavoured) |
| Pro Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate 300 g | 300 g | R199-R349.90 (Takealot (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | R3.32 | not stated |
Educational information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease. Prices were observed in October 2026 and are not offers.