Cost of Living in Port Elizabeth

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Summary:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 42,790.7MXN (40,462.5R), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 12,247.9MXN (11,581.5R), excluding rent.
  • Port Elizabeth is 51.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Port Elizabeth is, on average, 63.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 158.63 MXN 105.75-475.89
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 846.03 MXN 634.52-1,586.31
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 84.60 MXN 71.91-105.75
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 47.59 MXN 29.61-58.16
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 58.16 MXN 42.30-63.45
Cappuccino (regular) 39.13 MXN 26.44-52.88
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 21.15 MXN 15.86-31.73
Water (12 oz small bottle) 18.45 MXN 11.63-31.73
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 77.05 MXN 60.05-96.08
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 16.60 MXN 10.79-23.98
Rice (white), (1 lb) 12.55 MXN 5.88-16.31
Eggs (regular) (12) 46.48 MXN 25.38-63.45
Local Cheese (1 lb) 67.48 MXN 43.17-95.94
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 40.68 MXN 26.38-60.44
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 70.58 MXN 47.96-95.94
Apples (1 lb) 14.23 MXN 4.80-17.74
Banana (1 lb) 11.88 MXN 8.15-14.39
Oranges (1 lb) 13.91 MXN 9.59-23.98
Tomato (1 lb) 13.67 MXN 4.80-14.39
Potato (1 lb) 13.15 MXN 4.80-23.98
Onion (1 lb) 9.43 MXN 4.80-14.39
Lettuce (1 head) 21.99 MXN 17.98-31.73
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 18.21 MXN 13.74-22.21
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 84.60 MXN 68.73-105.75
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 21.33 MXN 17.98-26.44
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 31.55 MXN 19.04-52.88
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 54.99 MXN 52.88-58.16
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 21.15 MXN 17.98-68.74
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 639.81 MXN
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 49.44 MXN 36.49-62.39
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 13.62 MXN 13.62-13.62
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 148.06 MXN 148.06-148.06
Gasoline (1 gallon) 93.08 MXN 84.39-100.08
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 444,166.97 MXN 274,325.98-528,770.20
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 482,326.55 MXN 380,714.54-687,401.26
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 2,032.15 MXN 1,269.05-2,643.85
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 606.91 MXN 528.77-793.16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 840.57 MXN 634.52-951.79
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 556.27 MXN 359.56-1,422.39
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 394.82 MXN 285.54-370.14
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 185.07 MXN 132.19-232.66
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 3,119.74 MXN 2,643.85-4,018.65
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 90,396.61 MXN 22,208.35-152,285.82
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,180.92 MXN 846.03-1,374.80
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 704.67 MXN 317.26-1,267.99
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,698.54 MXN 1,057.54-2,643.85
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 1,692.06 MXN 1,057.54-2,115.08
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 11,125.32 MXN 5,922.23-15,863.11
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 8,019.68 MXN 6,345.24-9,517.86
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 21,045.05 MXN 15,863.11-35,956.37
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 15,107.72 MXN 8,989.09-18,506.96
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,457.06 MXN 933.36-2,456.20
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,069.54 MXN 736.86-1,571.97
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 20,347.59 MXN
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 11.93 11.00-13.00

Prices in Port Elizabeth

This city had 212 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
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