Cost of living in Busan, South Korea vs Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Busan (South Korea) is 120% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,860 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 143 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,177 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 65 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,352 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 60 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,439 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 18 | + 148% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩4,596 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 27 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,406 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 21 | + 455% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,797 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 70 | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 30 | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,514 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 18 | + 366% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,378 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 14 | + 213% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,917 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 220 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,804 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 127% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,332 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 20 | + 117% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Busan (South Korea) is 64% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,127,110 (Mex$ 20,939) | Mex$ 9,876 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩804,952 (Mex$ 14,954) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩168,017 (Mex$ 3,121) | Mex$ 576 | + 442% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩613,400 (Mex$ 11,395) | Mex$ 12,751 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩426,256 (Mex$ 7,919) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,974 (Mex$ 1,746) | Mex$ 300 | + 482% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩25,284 (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 450 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩617,148 (Mex$ 11,465) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩87,842 (Mex$ 1,632) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,860 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 35 | + 529% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩24,064 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 300 | + 49% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Busan (South Korea) is 38% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩86,350 (Mex$ 1,604) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩51,070 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 669 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,995 (Mex$ 1,746) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩95,368 (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 1,200 | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Busan (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,131,600 (Mex$ 652,653) | Mex$ 322,032 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,530 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩55,734 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 493 | + 110% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩18,307 (Mex$ 340) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Busan (South Korea) is 84% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,590 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 100 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩8,738 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 100 | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩40,000 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 500 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,573 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 55 | + 426% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,876 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 40 | + 307% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,390 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 40 | + 150% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,282 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 50 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,859 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 45 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩16,856 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 180 | + 74% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Busan (South Korea) is 42% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,535 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 120 | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,643 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 100 | + 265% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩37,200 (Mex$ 691) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩43,542 (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 600 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩11,577 (Mex$ 215) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,525 (Mex$ 103) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,000 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩745,935 (Mex$ 13,858) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩457 (Mex$ 8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩58,837 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,893 (Mex$ 72) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Busan (South Korea) is 43% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 38,699 (₩2,083,139) in Busan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 27,000 in Nezahualcóyotl.
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