Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 183 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 100 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 48 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 64 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 244 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (Mex$ 13,219) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (Mex$ 10,575) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (Mex$ 2,783) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (Mex$ 7,236) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (Mex$ 5,288) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (Mex$ 2,087) | Mex$ 770 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 351 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (Mex$ 4,870) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (Mex$ 4,870) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 88 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| Clothes | + 236% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 236% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (Mex$ 2,783) | Mex$ 848 | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (Mex$ 2,505) | Mex$ 552 | + 354% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (Mex$ 2,505) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,227 | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (Mex$ 528,758) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 424 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 105 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 137 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 517 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 43 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 87 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 298 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 109 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 605 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 110 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (Mex$ 19,481) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 522 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 53 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 190 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 52,529 (R 37,750) in Orkney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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