- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 93 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 122 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 82 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 23 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 61 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 51 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 37 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 162 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 48% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,001 (Mex$ 11,353) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,442 (Mex$ 7,721) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,021 (Mex$ 1,449) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,265 (Mex$ 11,728) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (Mex$ 7,407) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,550) | Mex$ 538 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 988 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 464 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,782 (Mex$ 6,785) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,522 (Mex$ 2,160) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 101 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 47 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 22 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 65 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 29% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (Mex$ 974) | Mex$ 779 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 491 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 543 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,058 (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 1,357 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (Mex$ 1,607) | Mex$ 917 | + 75% | |
| 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$ 337,543) | Mex$ 280,501 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 449 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 123 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 124 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 70 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 244 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 269 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 388 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 400 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 65 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 79 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 24 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 42 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 55 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 98 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 94 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 277 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 128 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,511) | Mex$ 729 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 757 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 72 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 50 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 12% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 6,500 (Mex$ 9,223) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (Mex$ 3.24) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 325 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 639 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 46 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 383 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 25% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 52,559
(R 37,041)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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