How much does creatine cost in South Africa?

What is the typical price of creatine in South Africa?

As of October 2026, plain creatine monohydrate costs between about R44 and R125 per 100 g, depending on brand, tub size and retailer. A 5 g daily dose uses 150 g a month, so the monthly cost is about 1.5 times the per-100 g price.

Creapure-branded and imported premium products cost more still: Empyre For Men Prime Creapure 300 g is R850 to R949 (about R425 to R475 a month), and Thorne Micronized 450 g was R1 798 on a Takealot special.

Where is creatine sold, and who is cheapest?

Takealot, Dis-Chem, Clicks, Wellness Warehouse, Faithful to Nature, brand shops (USN, Biogen, NPL) and the ATP Fitness shop all sell it. The same product often differs by 40-80% between retailers, and Takealot specials are frequently the lowest; see creatine at Dis-Chem, Clicks and Takealot. Supplements are standard-rated for VAT at 15%, which is included in the prices of VAT-registered sellers.

What makes creatine cheaper or dearer?

• Tub size: the largest effect. ATP's 250 g costs R108 per 100 g versus R83 for 600 g.
• Brand and sourcing: Creapure (German-made) carries a premium of roughly 1.4 times mainstream.
• Extras: carbohydrate-creatine mixes appear cheap per gram but are not comparable; see single-ingredient creatine.
• Sales: Takealot sale prices change often.

Is creatine worth the money?

Creatine monohydrate is the best-studied sports supplement and is an AIS Group A performance supplement. At R67 to R188 a month it is among the cheapest supplements with strong evidence. The ISSN maintenance dose is 3-5 g a day, so a 3 g dose costs about 60% of the figures above.

How do you avoid overpaying?

Divide price by grams, multiply by 5 and compare. Prefer 500 g or bigger tubs, check one ingredient, and see the best creatine in South Africa and cheapest creatine per serving.

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