Pizza Prices in South Africa: Debonairs vs Roman’s and the Real Value of the Deals (2026)
Quick answer: which pizza chain is cheaper?
Roman’s Pizza is cheaper than Debonairs for most orders. Its cheapest item is the Pizza Pie at R26.90, and a small Sava Flava pizza costs R29.90, against R31.90 for the cheapest small Debonairs Real Deal®. The gap is smallest on Margheritas (R81.90 vs R84.90 for a large) and biggest on pepperoni, where a large costs R40 more at Debonairs. Debonairs is the choice if you want a premium pizza: nothing on the Roman’s menu costs more than R129.90, while a large Debonairs Triple-Decker® starts at R209.90.
Debonairs and Roman’s are the two national pizza chains most South Africans order from, and they sell a very similar mix of budget, mid-range and premium pizzas. We lined up the prices on our Debonairs and Roman’s menu pages, which were checked in September 2026, to show where each one is cheaper and whether the multi-pizza deals are worth it.
Small pizzas
| Pizza | Roman’s Pizza | Debonairs |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest small pizza | R29.90 (Sava Flava range) | R31.90 (Real Deal® Margherita) |
| Small Margherita | R30.90 | R31.90 |
| Small BBQ Chicken | R29.90 | R31.90 |
| Small Pepperoni | R29.90 | R49.90 |
| Small Hawaiian | R38.90 | R49.90 |
Large pizzas
| Pizza | Roman’s Pizza | Debonairs |
|---|---|---|
| Large Margherita | R81.90 | R84.90 |
| Large BBQ Chicken | R84.90 | R95.90 |
| Large Pepperoni | R84.90 | R124.90 |
| Large Hawaiian | R98.90 | R124.90 |
| Most expensive large pizza | R129.90 (Bacon, Avo & Feta) | R269.90 (Triple-Decker® Topped) |
Pepperoni shows the biggest difference. Roman’s puts it in its budget Sava Flava range at R84.90 for a large, while Debonairs sells it as a Clazzic at R124.90, R40 more for the same kind of pizza. The Margherita is the one pizza where the two chains are close. If you like a pizza that Roman’s puts in the Sava Flava range (BBQ Chicken, Ham, Mushroom Margherita, Pepperoni, Hot Chicken or Sweetelicious Chicken), Roman’s is the clear pick.
Do the two-pizza deals actually save money?
Both chains push multi-pizza deals, so we compared each one against buying the same pizzas one at a time at the normal price.
| Deal | Deal price | Same pizzas bought separately | What you save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman’s Double Large Sava Flava | R169.80 | R169.80 (2 × R84.90) | Nothing |
| Debonairs On The Double® (2 large Real Deal®, ended 12 Oct 2026) | R179.90 | R169.80 to R199.80 | Up to R19.90, depending on flavour |
| Debonairs 2 × Large Clazzics | R229.90 | R249.80 to R269.80 | R19.90 to R39.90 |
| Debonairs 2 × Large Deluxe | R279.90 | R309.80 to R329.80 | R29.90 to R49.90 |
The Roman’s double deal is exactly the price of two single large Sava Flavas, so it saves nothing; it just makes ordering easier. At Debonairs, On The Double® ended on 12 October 2026, and while it ran it only paid off if you picked the pricier Real Deal® flavours. If both pizzas are Margheritas, two single large Real Deal® Margheritas (R84.90 each) come to R169.80, which is R10.10 less than the deal. The Clazzic and Deluxe doubles are real savings. For more on how the two chains handle deals, see our Debonairs vs Roman’s comparison and the current Debonairs specials.
Lunch for under R45
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Roman’s Pizza Pie | BBQ Chicken or Mushroom Margherita pie | R26.90 |
| Roman’s Combo Pizza Pie | Pizza Pie combo | R34.90 |
| Roman’s Combo Sava Flava Small Pizza | Small pizza combo | R36.90 |
| Debonairs Eazzy Lunch PizzaWrap® | PizzaWrap® and a 300ml Coke® | R39.90 |
| Debonairs Eazzy Lunch Real Deal® | Small Real Deal® pizza and a 300ml Coke® | R42.90 |
The Roman’s Pizza Pie is the cheapest pizza-style lunch in the country. Our Roman’s Pizza Pie guide compares it with a small pizza and covers the vegetarian and halaal pies.
Prices by city
Both chains are franchised, so the price of the same pizza can change from one town to the next. Our Debonairs vs Roman’s comparison looks at how prices shift between cities. The figures on this page are the standard menu prices.
Pizza prices: common questions
What is the cheapest pizza in South Africa?
The Roman’s Pizza Pie at R26.90. For an actual small pizza, the Roman’s Sava Flava range starts at R29.90.
How much is a large pizza at Debonairs?
From R84.90 for a large Real Deal® Margherita. Large Clazzics are R124.90 to R134.90, and a large Triple-Decker® costs R209.90 to R269.90.
Is Roman’s Pizza cheaper than Debonairs?
For most pizzas, yes. The only pizza where they are nearly level is the Margherita, and Debonairs has premium pizzas that Roman’s doesn’t sell at all.