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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.98 USD in Mexico and 1.64 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45% lower in South Africa.

2.98 USD
1.64 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.83 USD in Mexico and 1.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18% lower in South Africa.

1.83 USD
1.50 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.91 USD in Mexico and 6.62 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

11.91 USD
6.62 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.79 USD in Mexico and 5.63 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in South Africa.

10.79 USD
5.63 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.57 USD in Mexico and 4.74 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in South Africa.

8.57 USD
4.74 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.32 USD in Mexico and 3.1 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in South Africa.

4.32 USD
3.10 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.72 USD in Mexico and 1.32 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in South Africa.

1.72 USD
1.32 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.6 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.5 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in South Africa.

2.60 USD
2.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.61 USD in Mexico and 1.58 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in South Africa.

3.61 USD
1.58 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 1.4 USD in Mexico and 1.07 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in South Africa.

1.40 USD
1.07 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.69 USD in Mexico and 1.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in South Africa.

2.69 USD
1.08 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.02 USD in Mexico and 8.3 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in South Africa.

10.02 USD
8.30 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.7 USD in Mexico and 1.19 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 30% lower in South Africa.

1.70 USD
1.19 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.29 USD in Mexico and 1.46 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in South Africa.

2.29 USD
1.46 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.16 USD in Mexico and 1.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in South Africa.

2.16 USD
1.52 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.18 USD in Mexico and 1.47 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in South Africa.

2.18 USD
1.47 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.98 USD in Mexico and 1.65 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in South Africa.

1.98 USD
1.65 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 2.06 USD in Mexico and 1.64 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in South Africa.

2.06 USD
1.64 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.12 USD in Mexico and 0.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in South Africa.

1.12 USD
0.92 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.3 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.8 USD in Mexico and 2.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in South Africa.

3.80 USD
2.25 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.76 USD in Mexico and 1.07 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in South Africa.

1.76 USD
1.07 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.24 USD in Mexico and 2.81 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in South Africa.

3.24 USD
2.81 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.85 USD in Mexico and 2.53 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in South Africa.

4.85 USD
2.53 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.71 USD in Mexico and 4.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in South Africa.

9.71 USD
4.90 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 53.94 USD in Mexico and 45.03 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Africa.

53.94 USD
45.03 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.49 USD in Mexico and 11.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Africa.

13.49 USD
11.26 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.18 USD in Mexico and 0.81 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in South Africa.

1.18 USD
0.81 USD

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 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in South Africa.

1.39 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

1.36 USD
1.22 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.41 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 19.42 USD in Mexico and 84.43 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 77% lower in Mexico.

19.42 USD
84.43 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.38 USD in Mexico and 1.8 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Mexico.

0.38 USD
1.80 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.45 USD in Mexico and 4.05 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in South Africa.

5.45 USD
4.05 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 USD in Mexico and 0.9 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50% lower in Mexico.

0.45 USD
0.90 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.35 USD in Mexico and 1.13 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in South Africa.

1.35 USD
1.13 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 6.47 USD in Mexico and 7.32 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Mexico.

6.47 USD
7.32 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 58.66 USD in Mexico and 34.31 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in South Africa.

58.66 USD
34.31 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.65 USD in Mexico and 13.46 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in South Africa.

25.65 USD
13.46 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.13 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 1054 USD in Mexico and 430.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in South Africa.

1 054 USD
430.25 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 667.84 USD in Mexico and 385.74 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in South Africa.

667.84 USD
385.74 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 2270 USD in Mexico and 956.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in South Africa.

2 270 USD
956.92 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 1331 USD in Mexico and 726.65 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in South Africa.

1 331 USD
726.65 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.67 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 3584 USD in Mexico and 999.14 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in South Africa.

3 584 USD
999.14 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 2482 USD in Mexico and 655.21 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in South Africa.

2 482 USD
655.21 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.54 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 904.56 USD in Mexico and 1391 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 35% lower in Mexico.

904.56 USD
1 391 USD

Hotels

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

One star

23.8 USD
51.9 USD

Two stars

96.6 USD
55.2 USD

Three stars

140 USD
97.4 USD

Four stars

293 USD
161 USD

Five stars

801 USD
371 USD

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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