- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Suwon
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suwon, South Korea compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suwon (South Korea) is 116% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,809 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 58 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,322 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 61 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,583 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 53 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,291 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 12 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,000 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 24 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 20 | + 651% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,749 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 14 | + 982% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,915 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 27 | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,960 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 18 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,797 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩8,000 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 170 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,250 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 16 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,634 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 33 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Suwon (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩764,612 (Mex$ 12,765) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 36% | |
| 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$ 2,504) | Mex$ 550 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩600,000 (Mex$ 10,017) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 67% | |
| 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$ 4,174) | Mex$ 500 | + 735% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩32,085 (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 433 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩1,400,000 (Mex$ 23,373) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 246% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩160,000 (Mex$ 2,671) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Suwon (South Korea) is 40% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩65,000 (Mex$ 1,085) | Mex$ 350 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩34,500 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 416 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩55,000 (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 950 | - 3% | |
| 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 | ₩1,534 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 13 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 255 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Suwon (South Korea) is 72% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,613 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 63 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 167) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 167) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 39 | + 331% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,300 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 22 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩5,500 (Mex$ 92) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 118 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Suwon (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩17,915 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 265 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,420 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 130 | + 124% | |
| 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$ 765) | Mex$ 493 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,000 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 62 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 75) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 26 | + 92% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 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$ 1,040) | Mex$ 550 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 36 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suwon (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 81,340
(₩4,872,132)
in Suwon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 57,000
in Acapulco.
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