- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 93 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 164 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 81 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 56 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 23 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 32 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 50 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 37 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 13 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 162 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,333 (Mex$ 9,796) | Mex$ 11,704 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,442 (Mex$ 7,269) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,077 (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,971 (Mex$ 9,312) | Mex$ 7,599 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (Mex$ 6,973) | Mex$ 4,498 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 538 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 947 (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 464 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,782 (Mex$ 6,388) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,272 (Mex$ 1,699) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 47 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 65 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 745 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 775 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 402 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 543 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 998 (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 887 (Mex$ 1,184) | Mex$ 917 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (Mex$ 317,765) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 458 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 124 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 73 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 269 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 380 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 420 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 74 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 41 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 61 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 102 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 312 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 298 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 183 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 126 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 821 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 689 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 783 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 75 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 44 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 53 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 26 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,195 (Mex$ 2,931) | Mex$ 2,700 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.26 (Mex$ 3.02) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 263 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 686 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 46 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 38,762
(R 29,017)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 34,000
in Zapopan.
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