- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Daegu
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 89% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 117 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 86 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,994 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 52 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 16 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 29 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 16 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 52 | + 343% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 36 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 21 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,621 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 158 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,134 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 31% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩965,588 (Mex$ 16,211) | Mex$ 14,664 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (Mex$ 10,863) | Mex$ 7,430 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Mex$ 3,064) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,749 (Mex$ 8,407) | Mex$ 7,666 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩355,436 (Mex$ 5,967) | Mex$ 4,570 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (Mex$ 1,453) | Mex$ 530 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 432 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (Mex$ 11,224) | Mex$ 8,716 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 36 | + 340% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 62 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 72% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (Mex$ 1,679) | Mex$ 782 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,314 (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 525 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (Mex$ 1,754) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 886 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 (Mex$ 376,299) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 15 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩46,046 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 488 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 93% 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$ 250 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 378 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 74 | + 297% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 39 | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 49 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 22 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 22 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 93 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,517 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 274 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 131 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Mex$ 2,614) | Mex$ 734 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,410 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 737 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,041 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 73 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,348 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 32 | + 75% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,293 (Mex$ 1,029) | Mex$ 647 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,400 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 487 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 55% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 61,972
(₩3,691,243)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Zapopan.
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