Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 108 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 180 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 55 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 100 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 50 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 66 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 100 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 97 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 19 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 40 | - 33% | |
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 92 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 200 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 132% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,427 (Mex$ 14,388) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 6,367 (Mex$ 8,785) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,198 (Mex$ 1,654) | Mex$ 300 | + 451% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,869 (Mex$ 12,238) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 390% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,050 (Mex$ 8,348) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 317% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,394 (Mex$ 1,923) | Mex$ 200 | + 862% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 874 (Mex$ 1,206) | Mex$ 500 | + 141% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 4,836 (Mex$ 6,673) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,585 (Mex$ 2,187) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 119% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 74 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 180 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 200 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 113% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 746 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 500 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 644 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 400 | + 122% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,279 (Mex$ 1,764) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (Mex$ 1,799) | Mex$ 800 | + 125% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 337,911 (Mex$ 466,272) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 457 (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 500 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 183 (Mex$ 253) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 88 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 100 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 257 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 300 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 393 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 500 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 65 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 50 | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 75 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 61 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 70 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 107 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 80 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 328 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 300 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 179 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 150 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,796 (Mex$ 2,478) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 696 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 500 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 63 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 130 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 32 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 50 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 13,252 (Mex$ 18,286) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.23 (Mex$ 3.08) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 378 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 800 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 40 (Mex$ 55) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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