Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 42% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town (South Africa) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R 113 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 180 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R 63 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 100 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R 45 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 50 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R 14 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R 36 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 28 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R 24 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R 65 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 100 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R 22 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 97 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R 16 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 40 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R 18 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R 105 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 200 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R 24 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R 11 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | 21% |
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 175% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Cape Town (South Africa) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 18,417 (Mex$ 25,636) | Mex$ 7,000 | 266% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R 11,723 (Mex$ 16,318) | Mex$ 4,000 | 308% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R 1,148 (Mex$ 1,598) | Mex$ 300 | 433% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R 12,960 (Mex$ 18,041) | Mex$ 2,500 | 622% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R 8,100 (Mex$ 11,275) | Mex$ 2,000 | 464% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R 861 (Mex$ 1,199) | Mex$ 200 | 499% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R 602 (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 500 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R 4,786 (Mex$ 6,662) | Mex$ 6,000 | 11% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,372 (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 1,000 | 91% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R 84 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 180 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R 39 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 200 | 73% |
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 94% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Cape Town (South Africa) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R 782 (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 500 | 118% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R 504 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 400 | 76% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 1,423 (Mex$ 1,981) | Mex$ 1,000 | 98% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R 1,407 (Mex$ 1,959) | Mex$ 800 | 145% |
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 36% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Cape Town (South Africa) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R 372,713 (Mex$ 518,813) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R 15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R 729 (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 500 | 103% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R 146 (Mex$ 203) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Cape Town (South Africa) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R 66 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 100 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R 141 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 300 | 35% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R 408 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 500 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R 42 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 50 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R 32 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 75 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R 53 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 70 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R 27 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R 19 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R 143 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 80 | 149% |
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Cape Town (South Africa) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R 426 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 300 | 98% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R 183 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 150 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R 769 (Mex$ 1,070) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R 689 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 500 | 92% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R 71 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 130 | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R 33 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 50 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R 39 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | 82% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R 7,712 (Mex$ 10,735) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R 1.65 (Mex$ 2.29) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R 605 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 800 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R 46 (Mex$ 63) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 31,239 (R 22,442) in Cape Town to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.