- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Vereeniging, South Africa and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 88 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 179 | 29% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 91 | 17% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 37 | 46% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | 18% |
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12 eggs, large | R 25 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 36 | 1% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 16 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 13 | 78% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 50 | 61% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | 9% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 26 | 21% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 12 | 108% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 180 | 23% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | 37% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | 19% |
| Housing | 44% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,218 (Mex$ 11,848) | Mex$ 9,857 | 20% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,549 (Mex$ 8,000) | Mex$ 7,000 | 14% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,564 (Mex$ 2,254) | Mex$ 1,117 | 102% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,971 (Mex$ 10,051) | Mex$ 7,533 | 33% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (Mex$ 7,526) | Mex$ 4,353 | 73% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 438 | 260% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 871 (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 627 | 100% |
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40” flat screen TV | R 4,775 (Mex$ 6,884) | Mex$ 10,600 | 35% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,272 (Mex$ 1,834) | Mex$ 1,750 | 5% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 23 | 481% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 125 | 79% |
| Clothes | 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 660 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 721 | 32% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 402 (Mex$ 580) | Mex$ 571 | 2% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 933 (Mex$ 1,345) | Mex$ 1,437 | 6% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 887 (Mex$ 1,278) | Mex$ 791 | 62% |
| Transportation | 15% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (Mex$ 342,960) | Mex$ 256,667 | 34% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | 26% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 536 | 4% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (Mex$ 178) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 101 | 6% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 323 | 9% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 376 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 144 | 277% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 58 | 62% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | 1% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 54 | 65% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | 51% |
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Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | 18% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 75 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 376 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 288 | 88% |
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2 tickets to the movies | R 169 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 114 | 114% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,535) | Mex$ 1,175 | 31% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 765 (Mex$ 1,103) | Mex$ 700 | 58% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 119 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 70 | 145% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 56 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 38 | 113% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | 35% |
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iPod nano 16GB | R 2,195 (Mex$ 3,164) | Mex$ 2,132 | 48% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.26 (Mex$ 3.26) | Mex$ 3.37 | 3% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | R 263 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 920 | 59% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 38 | 65% |
| 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 148 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2016.
Exchange rate:
1.442
MXN
/
ZAR
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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$ 19,026
(R 13,197)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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