Cost of living in Johannesburg, South Africa vs San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 114 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 225 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 61 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 106 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 56 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 32 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 35 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 22 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 57 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 65 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 99 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 198 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,284 (Mex$ 19,910) | Mex$ 16,458 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,815 (Mex$ 13,680) | Mex$ 8,552 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,085 (Mex$ 1,513) | Mex$ 827 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,606 (Mex$ 13,390) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,011 (Mex$ 9,773) | Mex$ 3,700 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 631 (Mex$ 879) | Mex$ 1,056 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 576 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 441 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,009 (Mex$ 6,982) | Mex$ 10,543 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,425 (Mex$ 1,987) | Mex$ 1,517 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 96 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 133 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 33 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 61 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 795 (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 935 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 645 (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 826 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,338 (Mex$ 1,865) | Mex$ 1,618 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,264 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 113% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 342,893 (Mex$ 477,956) | Mex$ 345,868 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,007 (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 428 | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 199 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 85 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is about the same as in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 53 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 78 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 282 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 465 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 591 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 56 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 60 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 61 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 16 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 151 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 108 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 330 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 313 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 137 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 997 (Mex$ 1,389) | Mex$ 868 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 504 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 649 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 78 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 98 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 59 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 37 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,919 (Mex$ 12,432) | Mex$ 10,221 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.86 (Mex$ 2.60) | Mex$ 2.38 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 545 (Mex$ 760) | Mex$ 849 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 55 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 850 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 69,773 (R 50,056) in Johannesburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 52,000 in San Luis Potosí.
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