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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

PLNMXNEURZARUSD

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 10.72 PLN (2.96 USD) in Mexico and 6.01 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in South Africa.

10.72 PLN
6.01 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.57 PLN (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 5.51 PLN (1.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in South Africa.

6.57 PLN
5.51 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.8 PLN (11.8 USD) in Mexico and 24.27 PLN (6.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in South Africa.

42.80 PLN
24.27 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.76 PLN (10.69 USD) in Mexico and 20.62 PLN (5.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Africa.

38.76 PLN
20.62 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.78 PLN (8.49 USD) in Mexico and 17.35 PLN (4.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in South Africa.

30.78 PLN
17.35 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.5 PLN (4.27 USD) in Mexico and 11.34 PLN (3.13 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in South Africa.

15.50 PLN
11.34 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.18 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 4.85 PLN (1.34 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in South Africa.

6.18 PLN
4.85 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.34 PLN (2.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 9.16 PLN (2.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in South Africa.

9.34 PLN
9.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.99 PLN (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 5.79 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

12.99 PLN
5.79 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.97 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 57.63 PLN (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

86.97 PLN
57.63 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.04 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22% lower in South Africa.

5.04 PLN
3.93 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.66 PLN (2.66 USD) in Mexico and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Africa.

9.66 PLN
3.97 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 35.99 PLN (9.92 USD) in Mexico and 30.41 PLN (8.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in South Africa.

35.99 PLN
30.41 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.12 PLN (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 4.35 PLN (1.2 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in South Africa.

6.12 PLN
4.35 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.23 PLN (2.27 USD) in Mexico and 5.33 PLN (1.47 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in South Africa.

8.23 PLN
5.33 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.78 PLN (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 5.58 PLN (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in South Africa.

7.78 PLN
5.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.83 PLN (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 5.39 PLN (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in South Africa.

7.83 PLN
5.39 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 6.06 PLN (1.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in South Africa.

7.10 PLN
6.06 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.37 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 33.58 PLN (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Africa.

47.37 PLN
33.58 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.41 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 6.01 PLN (1.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in South Africa.

7.41 PLN
6.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.03 PLN (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in South Africa.

4.03 PLN
3.36 PLN

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 13.64 PLN (3.76 USD) in Mexico and 8.25 PLN (2.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in South Africa.

13.64 PLN
8.25 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.31 PLN (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in South Africa.

6.31 PLN
3.93 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.63 PLN (3.21 USD) in Mexico and 10.31 PLN (2.84 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in South Africa.

11.63 PLN
10.31 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.44 PLN (4.81 USD) in Mexico and 9.28 PLN (2.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Africa.

17.44 PLN
9.28 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 34.88 PLN (9.62 USD) in Mexico and 17.94 PLN (4.95 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in South Africa.

34.88 PLN
17.94 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 193.79 PLN (53.43 USD) in Mexico and 164.96 PLN (45.48 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Africa.

193.79 PLN
164.96 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 48.45 PLN (13.36 USD) in Mexico and 41.24 PLN (11.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Africa.

48.45 PLN
41.24 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in South Africa.

4.22 PLN
2.98 PLN

Fuel

PLNMXNEURZARUSD

Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Mexico than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.04 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 4.52 PLN (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in South Africa.

5.04 PLN
4.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.93 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.42 PLN (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in South Africa.

4.93 PLN
4.42 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.48 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 69.76 PLN (19.24 USD) in Mexico and 309.3 PLN (85.28 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Mexico.

69.76 PLN
309.30 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.36 PLN (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 6.6 PLN (1.82 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Mexico.

1.36 PLN
6.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.57 PLN (5.4 USD) in Mexico and 14.85 PLN (4.09 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in South Africa.

19.57 PLN
14.85 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 3.3 PLN (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Mexico.

1.63 PLN
3.30 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.84 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 4.12 PLN (1.14 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Africa.

4.84 PLN
4.12 PLN

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 23.25 PLN (6.41 USD) in Mexico and 26.81 PLN (7.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Mexico.

23.25 PLN
26.81 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 210.74 PLN (58.11 USD) in Mexico and 125.69 PLN (34.66 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in South Africa.

210.74 PLN
125.69 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 92.16 PLN (25.41 USD) in Mexico and 49.3 PLN (13.59 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in South Africa.

92.16 PLN
49.30 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.09 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 3786 PLN (1043.99 USD) in Mexico and 1576 PLN (434.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in South Africa.

3 786 PLN
1 576 PLN

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 2399 PLN (661.55 USD) in Mexico and 1413 PLN (389.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in South Africa.

2 399 PLN
1 413 PLN

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 8155 PLN (2248.44 USD) in Mexico and 3505 PLN (966.53 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57% lower in South Africa.

8 155 PLN
3 505 PLN

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 4781 PLN (1318.39 USD) in Mexico and 2662 PLN (733.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in South Africa.

4 781 PLN
2 662 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.6 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 12875 PLN (3550.12 USD) in Mexico and 3660 PLN (1009.17 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in South Africa.

12 875 PLN
3 660 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8919 PLN (2459.1 USD) in Mexico and 2400 PLN (661.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in South Africa.

8 919 PLN
2 400 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.57 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3250 PLN (896.04 USD) in Mexico and 5096 PLN (1405.12 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 36.2% lower in Mexico.

3 250 PLN
5 096 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

86.2 PLN
188 PLN

Two stars

350 PLN
200 PLN

Three stars

509 PLN
353 PLN

Four stars

1 064 PLN
583 PLN

Five stars

2 905 PLN
1 345 PLN

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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