- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Witbank
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Witbank, South Africa compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Witbank (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 46 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 58 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 61 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 49 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 53 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 12 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 35 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 14 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 18 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 60 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 84 (Mex$ 114) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 33 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Witbank (South Africa) is 63% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,755 (Mex$ 21,393) | Mex$ 20,470 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,718 (Mex$ 13,196) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,926 (Mex$ 2,615) | Mex$ 550 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,645 (Mex$ 17,170) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 12,000 (Mex$ 16,294) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,000 (Mex$ 1,358) | Mex$ 500 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 986 (Mex$ 1,338) | Mex$ 433 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,119 (Mex$ 9,666) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (Mex$ 2,945) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 19 (Mex$ 25) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Witbank (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 690 (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 350 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 416 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (Mex$ 2,716) | Mex$ 800 | + 239% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,500 (Mex$ 2,037) | Mex$ 500 | + 307% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Witbank (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 200,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Witbank (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 50 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 63 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 428 (Mex$ 581) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 35 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 39 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 40 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 22 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (Mex$ 20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 57 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Witbank (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 372 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 250 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 113 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 130 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 600 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 613 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 200 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 550 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Witbank (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 71,949
(R 52,987)
in Witbank
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 58,000
in Acapulco.
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