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How South African developers are beating the $20/month AI tax with ZAR 37/month

DEV.to AIΒ·April 18, 2026

The content discusses how developers in South Africa and other emerging markets are coping with the high $20/month cost of ChatGPT Plus, which constitutes a significant portion of their income. It introduces the alternative "SimplyLouie," which offers access to the tool for a fraction of the price, such as ZAR 37/month in South Africa, leading to a 90% saving.

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