Cost of living in Durban (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Durban (South Africa) is 35% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Durban | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 90 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 132 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 74 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 123 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 39 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 61 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 31 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 37 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 62 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 66 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 92 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 193 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Durban (South Africa) is 38% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Durban | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,867 (Mex$ 14,854) | Mex$ 11,589 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,644 (Mex$ 8,636) | Mex$ 7,804 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,850 (Mex$ 1,849) | Mex$ 989 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 11,615 (Mex$ 11,604) | Mex$ 8,708 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,047 (Mex$ 7,041) | Mex$ 4,397 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,214 (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 1,260 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 624 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 352 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,806 (Mex$ 4,801) | Mex$ 7,524 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,113 (Mex$ 2,111) | Mex$ 1,876 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 89 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 110 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 237 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 137 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Durban (South Africa) is about the same as in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Durban | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 707 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 718 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 563 (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 586 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,068 (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 1,266 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,223 (Mex$ 1,222) | Mex$ 824 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Durban (South Africa) is 40% more expensive than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Durban | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 296,695 (Mex$ 296,425) | Mex$ 325,488 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 21 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,011 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 545 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 119 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 125 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Durban (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Durban | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 73 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 182 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 251 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 530 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 571 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 41 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 72 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 31 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 58 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 45 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 96 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 114 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Durban (South Africa) is 28% cheaper than in Veracruz (Mexico) | ||||
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| Durban | Veracruz | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 323 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 321 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 180 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 165 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 390 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 580 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 577 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 715 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 107 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 62 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 6,336 (Mex$ 6,330) | Mex$ 10,888 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.79 (Mex$ 1.79) | Mex$ 3.59 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 588 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 606 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 42 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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