Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 154 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 91 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 34 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 57 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 204 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 14 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 13% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (Mex$ 12,838) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (Mex$ 10,270) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (Mex$ 2,703) | Mex$ 901 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (Mex$ 7,027) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (Mex$ 5,135) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (Mex$ 2,027) | Mex$ 647 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 351 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (Mex$ 4,730) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (Mex$ 4,730) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 89 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 228% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (Mex$ 2,703) | Mex$ 786 | + 244% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (Mex$ 2,432) | Mex$ 560 | + 334% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (Mex$ 2,432) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,124 | - | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (Mex$ 513,517) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 456 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 94 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 114 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 471 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 43 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 78 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 291 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 103 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 517 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 89 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 43 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (Mex$ 18,919) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 428 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 270 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 64,763 (R 47,925) in Orkney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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