- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 0% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 145 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 81 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 49 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 48 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 37 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 188 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 41% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,333 (Mex$ 10,224) | Mex$ 13,284 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,200 (Mex$ 7,249) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,389 (Mex$ 1,936) | Mex$ 808 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,971 (Mex$ 9,719) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (Mex$ 7,278) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,523) | Mex$ 438 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,004 (Mex$ 1,400) | Mex$ 480 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,775 (Mex$ 6,656) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,272 (Mex$ 1,774) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 30 | + 328% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 99 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 767 (Mex$ 1,070) | Mex$ 917 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 402 (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 534 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 998 (Mex$ 1,392) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 887 (Mex$ 1,236) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (Mex$ 331,640) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 422 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (Mex$ 172) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 89 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 233 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 376 (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 436 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 62 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 36 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 79 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 251 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 196 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 120 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,484) | Mex$ 967 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 709 (Mex$ 989) | Mex$ 774 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 70 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 56 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 53 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,195 (Mex$ 3,059) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.26 (Mex$ 3.15) | Mex$ 3.00 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 263 (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 729 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 43 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,282
(R 36,784)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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