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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. South Africa

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.58 EUR (3.01 USD) in Mexico and 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in South Africa.

2.58 EUR
1.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Africa.

1.58 EUR
1.32 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.3 EUR (12.01 USD) in Mexico and 5.81 EUR (6.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

10.30 EUR
5.81 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.32 EUR (10.87 USD) in Mexico and 4.93 EUR (5.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in South Africa.

9.32 EUR
4.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.41 EUR (8.63 USD) in Mexico and 4.15 EUR (4.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44% lower in South Africa.

7.41 EUR
4.15 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.73 EUR (4.35 USD) in Mexico and 2.71 EUR (3.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in South Africa.

3.73 EUR
2.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in South Africa.

1.49 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.25 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in South Africa.

2.25 EUR
2.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.12 EUR (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

3.12 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.57 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 13.63 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

20.57 EUR
13.63 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in South Africa.

1.21 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in South Africa.

2.32 EUR
0.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.66 EUR (10.09 USD) in Mexico and 7.28 EUR (8.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in South Africa.

8.66 EUR
7.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in South Africa.

1.47 EUR
1.04 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in South Africa.

1.98 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in South Africa.

1.87 EUR
1.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in South Africa.

1.88 EUR
1.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.71 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in South Africa.

1.71 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.2 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 7.94 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Africa.

11.20 EUR
7.94 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in South Africa.

1.78 EUR
1.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in South Africa.

0.97 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.28 EUR (3.83 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in South Africa.

3.28 EUR
1.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in South Africa.

1.52 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.8 EUR (3.26 USD) in Mexico and 2.47 EUR (2.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in South Africa.

2.80 EUR
2.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.2 EUR (4.89 USD) in Mexico and 2.22 EUR (2.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in South Africa.

4.20 EUR
2.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.39 EUR (9.78 USD) in Mexico and 4.29 EUR (5 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in South Africa.

8.39 EUR
4.29 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.62 EUR (54.35 USD) in Mexico and 39.48 EUR (46.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in South Africa.

46.62 EUR
39.48 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.66 EUR (13.59 USD) in Mexico and 9.87 EUR (11.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in South Africa.

11.66 EUR
9.87 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in South Africa.

1.02 EUR
0.71 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in Mexico than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in South Africa.

1.19 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in South Africa.

1.16 EUR
1.05 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.46 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.78 EUR (19.57 USD) in Mexico and 74.02 EUR (86.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Mexico.

16.78 EUR
74.02 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.71 EUR (5.49 USD) in Mexico and 3.55 EUR (4.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in South Africa.

4.71 EUR
3.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
0.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in South Africa.

1.17 EUR
0.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.59 EUR (6.52 USD) in Mexico and 6.41 EUR (7.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Mexico.

5.59 EUR
6.41 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.7 EUR (59.11 USD) in Mexico and 30.08 EUR (35.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in South Africa.

50.70 EUR
30.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.17 EUR (25.85 USD) in Mexico and 11.8 EUR (13.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Africa.

22.17 EUR
11.80 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.1 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in South Africa.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 910.98 EUR (1061.97 USD) in Mexico and 377.17 EUR (439.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in South Africa.

910.98 EUR
377.17 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 577.26 EUR (672.94 USD) in Mexico and 338.16 EUR (394.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in South Africa.

577.26 EUR
338.16 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1962 EUR (2287.17 USD) in Mexico and 838.88 EUR (977.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in South Africa.

1 962 EUR
838.88 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1150 EUR (1341.1 USD) in Mexico and 637.01 EUR (742.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in South Africa.

1 150 EUR
637.01 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.62 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in South Africa.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3098 EUR (3611.28 USD) in Mexico and 875.89 EUR (1021.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in South Africa.

3 098 EUR
875.89 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2146 EUR (2501.46 USD) in Mexico and 574.39 EUR (669.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in South Africa.

2 146 EUR
574.39 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.56 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 781.88 EUR (911.48 USD) in Mexico and 1220 EUR (1421.69 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 35.9% lower in Mexico.

781.88 EUR
1 220 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. South Africa - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.4 EUR
44.5 EUR

Two stars

82.8 EUR
47.3 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
83.6 EUR

Four stars

252 EUR
138 EUR

Five stars

687 EUR
318 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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