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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.39 USD in Mexico and 1.49 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in South Africa.

2.39 USD
1.49 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.24 USD in Mexico and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Mexico.

1.24 USD
1.42 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.22 USD in Mexico and 7.32 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in South Africa.

9.22 USD
7.32 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.82 USD in Mexico and 4.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in South Africa.

10.82 USD
4.42 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.26 USD in Mexico and 4.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in South Africa.

6.26 USD
4.50 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.44 USD in Mexico and 2.76 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in South Africa.

3.44 USD
2.76 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 1.31 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Africa.

1.36 USD
1.31 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.91 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.97 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 3% lower in Mexico.

1.91 USD
1.97 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.54 USD in Mexico and 1.61 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Africa.

2.54 USD
1.61 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

23.98 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.94 USD in Mexico and 0.99 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Mexico.

0.94 USD
0.99 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 USD in Mexico and 0.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in South Africa.

1.89 USD
0.90 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.77 USD in Mexico and 6.61 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in South Africa.

7.77 USD
6.61 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.28 USD in Mexico and 1.03 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in South Africa.

1.28 USD
1.03 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.42 USD in Mexico and 1.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in South Africa.

1.42 USD
1.21 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Mexico.

1.39 USD
1.42 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 USD in Mexico and 1.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in South Africa.

1.53 USD
1.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Mexico.

1.36 USD
1.42 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

13.06 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.5 USD in Mexico and 1.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in South Africa.

1.50 USD
1.42 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.78 USD in Mexico and 0.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Mexico.

0.78 USD
0.92 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.03 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.6 USD in Mexico and 1.78 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in South Africa.

2.60 USD
1.78 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.98 USD in Mexico and 0.88 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in South Africa.

0.98 USD
0.88 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.46 USD in Mexico and 2.1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in South Africa.

2.46 USD
2.10 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 USD in Mexico and 2.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in South Africa.

3.64 USD
2.21 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.32 USD in Mexico and 4.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in South Africa.

6.32 USD
4.42 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 37.38 USD in Mexico and 38.68 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Mexico.

37.38 USD
38.68 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.38 USD in Mexico and 9.12 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Mexico.

7.38 USD
9.12 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.7 USD in Mexico and 0.67 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in South Africa.

0.70 USD
0.67 USD

Fuel

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in Mexico than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in South Africa.

1.31 USD
1.21 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.19 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in South Africa.

1.31 USD
1.19 USD

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 14.97 USD in Mexico and 71.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Mexico.

14.97 USD
71.84 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.3 USD in Mexico and 1.71 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Mexico.

0.30 USD
1.71 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.9 USD in Mexico and 2.96 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in South Africa.

5.90 USD
2.96 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.49 USD in Mexico and 1.01 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Mexico.

0.49 USD
1.01 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.98 USD in Mexico and 1.38 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 29% lower in Mexico.

0.98 USD
1.38 USD

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 4.43 USD in Mexico and 5.94 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Mexico.

4.43 USD
5.94 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.06 USD in Mexico and 31.73 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28% lower in South Africa.

44.06 USD
31.73 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.04 USD in Mexico and 9.34 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in South Africa.

20.04 USD
9.34 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 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 750.68 USD in Mexico and 385.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in South Africa.

750.68 USD
385.25 USD

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 454.48 USD in Mexico and 352.58 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in South Africa.

454.48 USD
352.58 USD

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 1461 USD in Mexico and 746.17 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in South Africa.

1 461 USD
746.17 USD

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 853.06 USD in Mexico and 719 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in South Africa.

853.06 USD
719.00 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.86 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 2582 USD in Mexico and 799.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 69% lower in South Africa.

2 582 USD
799.26 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1684 USD in Mexico and 692.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Africa.

1 684 USD
692.90 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.23 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 649.76 USD in Mexico and 1451 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 55.2% lower in Mexico.

649.76 USD
1 451 USD

Hotels

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

One star

23.7 USD
44.3 USD

Two stars

69.7 USD
53.3 USD

Three stars

110 USD
91 USD

Four stars

223 USD
128 USD

Five stars

599 USD
326 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1558 hotels • South Africa: 20 cities, 933 hotels

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