Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 47% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 218 (R 241) | R 143 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (R 148) | R 82 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (R 72) | R 58 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (R 30) | R 19 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (R 50) | R 37 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (R 31) | R 28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (R 98) | R 91 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (R 55) | R 29 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (R 38) | R 32 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (R 28) | R 33 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 229 (R 254) | R 116 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (R 35) | R 23 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (R 26) | R 17 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 61% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,280 (R 28,000) | R 14,480 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 15,127 (R 16,755) | R 8,621 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,333 (R 1,476) | R 1,675 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,605 (R 19,500) | R 8,082 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,578 (R 10,608) | R 5,851 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 788 (R 873) | R 2,507 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (R 414) | R 515 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,811 (R 7,544) | R 6,479 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,044 (R 3,372) | R 1,875 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (R 131) | R 87 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 122 (R 135) | R 59 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 28% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,078 (R 1,194) | R 1,027 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 923 (R 1,023) | R 749 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,856 (R 2,056) | R 1,824 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,520 (R 1,684) | R 1,377 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,961 (R 435,242) | R 420,471 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (R 25) | R 24 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 437 (R 484) | R 812 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 71 (R 78) | R 180 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 103 (R 114) | R 60 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 216 (R 239) | R 233 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 639 (R 707) | R 610 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 (R 85) | R 44 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (R 60) | R 32 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (R 59) | R 57 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (R 45) | R 33 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (R 35) | R 23 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (R 329) | R 221 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 351 (R 389) | R 502 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (R 169) | R 252 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 956 (R 1,059) | R 779 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 860 (R 952) | R 766 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 174 (R 193) | R 90 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (R 90) | R 37 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (R 59) | R 35 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,078 (R 12,270) | R 9,198 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.67 (R 2.96) | R 1.80 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,447 (R 1,602) | R 544 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (R 79) | R 47 | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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