- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 162 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 86 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 38 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 50 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 25 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 32 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 56 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 50 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 35 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 13 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 173 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 45% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 7,333 (Mex$ 10,010) | Mex$ 11,704 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,200 (Mex$ 7,098) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,389 (Mex$ 1,896) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,971 (Mex$ 9,516) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (Mex$ 7,126) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,492) | Mex$ 538 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 1,004 (Mex$ 1,371) | Mex$ 464 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,775 (Mex$ 6,517) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,272 (Mex$ 1,737) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 91 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 47 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 23 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 65 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 767 (Mex$ 1,047) | Mex$ 750 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 402 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 567 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 998 (Mex$ 1,363) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 887 (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 915 | + 32% | |
| 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$ 324,718) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 485 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 124 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 73 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 269 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 376 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 420 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 74 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 41 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 61 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 102 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 344 (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 310 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 196 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 126 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 821 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 709 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 783 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 75 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 56 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 53 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 28 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 2,195 (Mex$ 2,996) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.26 (Mex$ 3.09) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 263 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 686 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 46 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 43,804
(R 32,090)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Zapopan.
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