- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 102 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 134 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 91 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 52 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 15 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 59 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 58 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 38 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 16 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 15 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 81 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 177 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,619 (Mex$ 13,281) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,803 (Mex$ 8,942) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,060 (Mex$ 1,633) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,586 (Mex$ 13,231) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,680 (Mex$ 8,752) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,684) | Mex$ 620 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 901 (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 432 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,789 (Mex$ 7,379) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,514 (Mex$ 2,333) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 86 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 36 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 31 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 63 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 54% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 698 (Mex$ 1,075) | Mex$ 787 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 560 (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 523 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,116 (Mex$ 1,719) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (Mex$ 1,745) | Mex$ 934 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (Mex$ 366,571) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 594) | Mex$ 543 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 103 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 59% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 65 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 225 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 397 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 378 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 68 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 66 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 67 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 50 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 26 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 110 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 101 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 277 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 164 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 131 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,641) | Mex$ 734 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (Mex$ 1,097) | Mex$ 722 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 77 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 47 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 6,500 (Mex$ 10,016) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (Mex$ 3.52) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 379 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 647 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 529 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.541
MXN
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 61,913
(R 40,178)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 47,000
in Zapopan.
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