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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 1.49 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.47 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 1.38 EUR (1.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in South Africa.

2.47 EUR
1.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.28 EUR (1.37 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.42 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
1.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.54 EUR (10.22 USD) in Mexico and 6.79 EUR (7.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Africa.

9.54 EUR
6.79 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.2 EUR (12 USD) in Mexico and 4.1 EUR (4.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in South Africa.

11.20 EUR
4.10 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.48 EUR (6.94 USD) in Mexico and 4.18 EUR (4.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in South Africa.

6.48 EUR
4.18 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.56 EUR (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 2.56 EUR (2.75 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in South Africa.

3.56 EUR
2.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.41 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.3 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in South Africa.

1.41 EUR
1.22 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.97 EUR (2.11 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.83 EUR (1.96 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in South Africa.

1.97 EUR
1.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.63 EUR (2.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.49 EUR (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Africa.

2.63 EUR
1.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.38 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 14.83 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

22.38 EUR
14.83 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.97 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (0.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in South Africa.

0.97 EUR
0.92 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in Mexico and 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in South Africa.

1.95 EUR
0.83 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.04 EUR (8.61 USD) in Mexico and 6.14 EUR (6.58 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in South Africa.

8.04 EUR
6.14 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.33 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 0.96 EUR (1.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in South Africa.

1.33 EUR
0.96 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in South Africa.

1.47 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9% lower in South Africa.

1.44 EUR
1.31 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.58 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in South Africa.

1.58 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.41 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in South Africa.

1.41 EUR
1.32 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.19 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 8.64 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Africa.

12.19 EUR
8.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.55 EUR (1.66 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in South Africa.

1.55 EUR
1.32 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.87 USD) in Mexico and 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Mexico.

0.81 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.69 EUR (2.88 USD) in Mexico and 1.65 EUR (1.77 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in South Africa.

2.69 EUR
1.65 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.01 EUR (1.08 USD) in Mexico and 0.82 EUR (0.88 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in South Africa.

1.01 EUR
0.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.54 EUR (2.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in South Africa.

2.54 EUR
1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.77 EUR (4.04 USD) in Mexico and 2.05 EUR (2.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in South Africa.

3.77 EUR
2.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.54 EUR (7.01 USD) in Mexico and 4.1 EUR (4.4 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in South Africa.

6.54 EUR
4.10 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.68 EUR (41.44 USD) in Mexico and 35.89 EUR (38.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in South Africa.

38.68 EUR
35.89 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.63 EUR (8.18 USD) in Mexico and 8.46 EUR (9.07 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Mexico.

7.63 EUR
8.46 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Mexico and 0.62 EUR (0.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in South Africa.

0.72 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times more for fuel in Mexico than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.3 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in South Africa.

1.30 EUR
1.16 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 1.12 EUR (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in South Africa.

1.31 EUR
1.12 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.12 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.49 EUR (16.6 USD) in Mexico and 66.66 EUR (71.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Mexico.

15.49 EUR
66.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 EUR (0.33 USD) in Mexico and 1.59 EUR (1.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Mexico.

0.31 EUR
1.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.11 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 2.75 EUR (2.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55% lower in South Africa.

6.11 EUR
2.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Mexico.

0.51 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 EUR (1.09 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Mexico.

1.02 EUR
1.28 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 4.58 EUR (4.91 USD) in Mexico and 5.51 EUR (5.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Mexico.

4.58 EUR
5.51 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.58 EUR (48.84 USD) in Mexico and 29.45 EUR (31.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in South Africa.

45.58 EUR
29.45 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.74 EUR (22.22 USD) in Mexico and 8.67 EUR (9.29 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in South Africa.

20.74 EUR
8.67 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.78 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 776.62 EUR (832.19 USD) in Mexico and 357.47 EUR (383.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54% lower in South Africa.

776.62 EUR
357.47 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 470.19 EUR (503.83 USD) in Mexico and 327.15 EUR (350.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in South Africa.

470.19 EUR
327.15 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 1512 EUR (1619.86 USD) in Mexico and 692.37 EUR (741.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in South Africa.

1 512 EUR
692.37 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 882.55 EUR (945.69 USD) in Mexico and 667.16 EUR (714.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in South Africa.

882.55 EUR
667.16 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.19 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 2672 EUR (2862.68 USD) in Mexico and 741.63 EUR (794.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in South Africa.

2 672 EUR
741.63 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 1742 EUR (1866.35 USD) in Mexico and 642.94 EUR (688.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in South Africa.

1 742 EUR
642.94 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 672.21 EUR (720.31 USD) in Mexico and 1347 EUR (1443.18 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 50.1% lower in Mexico.

672.21 EUR
1 347 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

46.7 EUR
35.3 EUR

Two stars

72.4 EUR
56.4 EUR

Three stars

116 EUR
70.6 EUR

Four stars

210 EUR
104 EUR

Five stars

564 EUR
232 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1611 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 978 hotels

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