Cost of living in South Africa compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in South Africa is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Africa | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 147 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 307 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 83 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 160 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 50 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 70 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 20 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 28 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | R 43 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 47 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 27 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 83 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 94 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 50 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 24 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 280 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 36 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Africa | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,979 (Mex$ 16,008) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,359 (Mex$ 11,003) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,014 (Mex$ 1,793) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,176 (Mex$ 9,060) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 6,899 (Mex$ 6,143) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,089 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 888 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 661 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 432 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 5,454 (Mex$ 4,856) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,657 (Mex$ 1,475) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 122 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 115 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 73 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 119 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Africa | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 848 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 979 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 692 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,596 (Mex$ 1,421) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,363 (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in South Africa is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
South Africa | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 415,328 (Mex$ 369,785) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 839 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 583 | + 28% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in South Africa is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Africa | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 55 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 93 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 176 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 218 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 599 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 696 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 79 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 63 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 62 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 69 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 37 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 165 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 260 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in South Africa is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
South Africa | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 430 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 396 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 164 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 767 (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 829 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 702 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 904 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 76 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 179 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 36 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 81 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 33 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 49 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 10,008 (Mex$ 8,910) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.84 (Mex$ 1.64) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 617 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 888 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 51 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 74 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,136 prices entered by 1,012 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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