- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Vereeniging
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vereeniging, South Africa compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 93 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 150 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 51 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 86 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 48 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 23 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 17 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 50% | |
| 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$ 36 | - 27% | |
| 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$ 14 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 85 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 168 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,001 (Mex$ 10,686) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 5,442 (Mex$ 7,268) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,021 (Mex$ 1,364) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 8,265 (Mex$ 11,039) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 5,220 (Mex$ 6,972) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,093 (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 538 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 988 (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 464 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,782 (Mex$ 6,387) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,522 (Mex$ 2,033) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 101 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 47 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 22 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 65 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 686 (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 807 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 491 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 543 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,058 (Mex$ 1,413) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,132 (Mex$ 1,512) | Mex$ 917 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 237,883 (Mex$ 317,719) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 385 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 453 | + 14% | |
| 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 388 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 420 | + 23% | |
| 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 98 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 102 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 350 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 282 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 168 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 126 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,065 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 767 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 712 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 783 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 82 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 76 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 41 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 53 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 27 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 32 | + 13% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R 6,500 (Mex$ 8,681) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.28 (Mex$ 3.05) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 325 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 667 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 46 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Vereeniging (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 41,784
(R 31,285)
in Vereeniging
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 36,000
in Zapopan.
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