- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Suwon
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 119% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,167 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 58 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 61 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 38 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 12 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩2,600 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 20 | + 678% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 14 | + 1020% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 27 | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 18 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,000 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 170 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,250 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 16 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 36% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩764,612 (Mex$ 13,218) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩150,000 (Mex$ 2,593) | Mex$ 550 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (Mex$ 10,373) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩250,000 (Mex$ 4,322) | Mex$ 500 | + 764% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 433 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩900,000 (Mex$ 15,559) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (Mex$ 2,766) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 47% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 350 | + 221% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 416 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩62,500 (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 950 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 550 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Suwon (South Korea) is 13% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 200,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,510 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 13 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 63 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 173) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 39 | + 346% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,150 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 22 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (Mex$ 95) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩9,000 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 118 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 265 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 130 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩45,829 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 493 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 62 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,750 (Mex$ 82) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,333 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 26 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩62,307 (Mex$ 1,077) | Mex$ 550 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 36 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 55,217
(₩3,194,015)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 37,000
in Acapulco.
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