- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Daegu
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 74% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,947 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 164 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,442 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 81 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,005 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 56 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,020 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 18 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,042 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 32 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,710 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 15 | + 484% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,093 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 50 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,722 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 37 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,557 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 22 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,933 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 13 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,154 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 162 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,567 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,934 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩855,825 (Mex$ 13,298) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩625,063 (Mex$ 9,712) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Mex$ 2,836) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩468,485 (Mex$ 7,279) | Mex$ 7,599 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩342,988 (Mex$ 5,329) | Mex$ 4,498 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,808 (Mex$ 1,955) | Mex$ 538 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩23,983 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 464 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩665,189 (Mex$ 10,336) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,395 (Mex$ 1,684) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,175 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 47 | + 271% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩8,515 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 65 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 90% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩106,087 (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 775 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩75,095 (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 543 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩106,382 (Mex$ 1,653) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,278 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 917 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 55% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩24,825,300 (Mex$ 385,740) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,724 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 13 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩47,855 (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 458 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 66% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 73 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 269 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 420 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 74 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 41 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 61 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 23 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 102 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,517 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 298 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 126 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Mex$ 2,419) | Mex$ 821 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,410 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 783 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,041 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 75 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 53 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,348 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 33 | + 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (Mex$ 3,108) | Mex$ 2,700 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,293 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 686 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,400 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 46 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 52,821
(₩3,399,420)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 35,000
in Zapopan.
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