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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.24 EUR (2.52 USD) in Mexico and 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in South Africa.

2.24 EUR
1.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Mexico.

1.16 EUR
1.27 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.62 EUR (9.73 USD) in Mexico and 6.55 EUR (7.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24% lower in South Africa.

8.62 EUR
6.55 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.12 EUR (11.42 USD) in Mexico and 3.96 EUR (4.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in South Africa.

10.12 EUR
3.96 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.85 EUR (6.61 USD) in Mexico and 4.03 EUR (4.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in South Africa.

5.85 EUR
4.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.22 EUR (3.63 USD) in Mexico and 2.47 EUR (2.79 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in South Africa.

3.22 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 1.17 EUR (1.32 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in South Africa.

1.27 EUR
1.17 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.78 EUR (2.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.76 EUR (1.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in South Africa.

1.78 EUR
1.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.68 USD) in Mexico and 1.44 EUR (1.63 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in South Africa.

2.38 EUR
1.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.25 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 14.08 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

21.25 EUR
14.08 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Mexico.

0.88 EUR
0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.76 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in South Africa.

1.76 EUR
0.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.26 EUR (8.2 USD) in Mexico and 5.92 EUR (6.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in South Africa.

7.26 EUR
5.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in South Africa.

1.20 EUR
0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.33 EUR (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 1.09 EUR (1.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18% lower in South Africa.

1.33 EUR
1.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.3 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in South Africa.

1.30 EUR
1.27 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.61 USD) in Mexico and 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in South Africa.

1.43 EUR
1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Africa.

1.27 EUR
1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.58 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 8.21 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in South Africa.

11.58 EUR
8.21 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in South Africa.

1.40 EUR
1.27 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.83 EUR (0.93 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12% lower in Mexico.

0.73 EUR
0.83 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.07 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.43 EUR (2.74 USD) in Mexico and 1.59 EUR (1.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in South Africa.

2.43 EUR
1.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in South Africa.

0.91 EUR
0.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.3 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.88 EUR (2.12 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in South Africa.

2.30 EUR
1.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.98 EUR (2.23 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in South Africa.

3.41 EUR
1.98 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.91 EUR (6.67 USD) in Mexico and 3.96 EUR (4.46 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 33% lower in South Africa.

5.91 EUR
3.96 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.95 EUR (39.44 USD) in Mexico and 34.62 EUR (39.06 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in South Africa.

34.95 EUR
34.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.9 EUR (7.78 USD) in Mexico and 8.16 EUR (9.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Mexico.

6.90 EUR
8.16 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.6 EUR (0.67 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in South Africa.

0.65 EUR
0.60 EUR

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 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.07 EUR (1.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in South Africa.

1.16 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.19 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 3.33 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14 EUR (15.79 USD) in Mexico and 64.29 EUR (72.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Mexico.

14.00 EUR
64.29 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.53 EUR (1.73 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Mexico.

0.28 EUR
1.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.52 EUR (6.23 USD) in Mexico and 2.65 EUR (2.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 52% lower in South Africa.

5.52 EUR
2.65 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 1.24 EUR (1.39 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Mexico.

0.92 EUR
1.24 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 4.14 EUR (4.67 USD) in Mexico and 5.32 EUR (6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Mexico.

4.14 EUR
5.32 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.19 EUR (46.48 USD) in Mexico and 28.4 EUR (32.04 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in South Africa.

41.19 EUR
28.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.74 EUR (21.14 USD) in Mexico and 8.36 EUR (9.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in South Africa.

18.74 EUR
8.36 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.67 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 701.85 EUR (791.88 USD) in Mexico and 344.77 EUR (389 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in South Africa.

701.85 EUR
344.77 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 424.92 EUR (479.42 USD) in Mexico and 315.53 EUR (356.01 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in South Africa.

424.92 EUR
315.53 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 1366 EUR (1541.39 USD) in Mexico and 667.77 EUR (753.43 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in South Africa.

1 366 EUR
667.77 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 797.57 EUR (899.89 USD) in Mexico and 643.45 EUR (725.99 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in South Africa.

797.57 EUR
643.45 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.99 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 2414 EUR (2724.02 USD) in Mexico and 715.28 EUR (807.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in South Africa.

2 414 EUR
715.28 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 1574 EUR (1775.95 USD) in Mexico and 620.1 EUR (699.64 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in South Africa.

1 574 EUR
620.10 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.14 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 607.49 EUR (685.42 USD) in Mexico and 1299 EUR (1465.6 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 53.2% lower in Mexico.

607.49 EUR
1 299 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

21.1 EUR
46 EUR

Two stars

85.6 EUR
48.9 EUR

Three stars

124 EUR
86.4 EUR

Four stars

260 EUR
143 EUR

Five stars

710 EUR
329 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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