- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Daegu
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 85% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 119 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 91 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,901 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 52 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 17 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 31 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 15 | + 453% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 58 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 38 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,608 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 16 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 176 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,115 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩965,588 (Mex$ 16,166) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (Mex$ 10,833) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Mex$ 3,055) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩517,452 (Mex$ 8,663) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩344,084 (Mex$ 5,761) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (Mex$ 1,449) | Mex$ 620 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 432 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (Mex$ 11,193) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 72 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 75 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (Mex$ 1,674) | Mex$ 787 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,833 (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 523 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (Mex$ 1,749) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 934 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 47% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 (Mex$ 375,254) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 17 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,387 (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 543 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 132% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 65 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 225 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩92,188 (Mex$ 1,543) | Mex$ 436 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 66 | + 346% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 39 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 50 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 23 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 101 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,903 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 282 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,223 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 140 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Mex$ 2,606) | Mex$ 734 | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,378 (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 722 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,106 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 79 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,334 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,722 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 34 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.93 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,067 (Mex$ 1,156) | Mex$ 641 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,555 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 81,232
(₩4,851,892)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 54,000
in Zapopan.
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