- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Daegu
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Daegu, South Korea and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 96% | |||
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| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 96% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,077 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 179 | 19% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,377 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 91 | 6% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,234 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 37 | 201% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,020 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 17 | 226% |
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12 eggs, large | ₩3,620 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 36 | 83% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,710 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 13 | 704% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,093 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 50 | 476% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,722 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 31 | 226% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,557 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 26 | 148% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,533 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 12 | 121% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,154 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 180 | 90% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,078 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | 99% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,034 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | 94% |
| Housing | 44% | |||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩931,319 (Mex$ 16,715) | Mex$ 9,857 | 70% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩668,810 (Mex$ 12,003) | Mex$ 7,000 | 71% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Mex$ 3,275) | Mex$ 1,117 | 193% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩481,767 (Mex$ 8,646) | Mex$ 7,533 | 15% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩350,617 (Mex$ 6,293) | Mex$ 4,353 | 45% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,808 (Mex$ 2,258) | Mex$ 438 | 416% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩23,456 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 627 | 33% |
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40” flat screen TV | ₩665,189 (Mex$ 11,938) | Mex$ 10,600 | 13% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,395 (Mex$ 1,945) | Mex$ 1,750 | 11% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 23 | 698% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩8,515 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 125 | 22% |
| Clothes | 73% | |||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 73% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩113,825 (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 721 | 183% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩46,170 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 571 | 45% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩92,884 (Mex$ 1,667) | Mex$ 1,437 | 16% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩105,588 (Mex$ 1,895) | Mex$ 791 | 140% |
| Transportation | 66% | |||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 66% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩24,825,300 (Mex$ 445,550) | Mex$ 256,667 | 74% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 15 | 101% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | ₩48,583 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 536 | 63% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 171% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,931 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 101 | 30% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 323 | 83% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩100,334 (Mex$ 1,801) | Mex$ 144 | 1151% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩8,462 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 58 | 160% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,664 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 35 | 296% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 54 | 87% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,377 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 24 | 158% |
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Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,044 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | 63% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,443 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 75 | 197% |
| Entertainment | 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,111 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 288 | 63% |
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2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,000 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 114 | 184% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Mex$ 2,794) | Mex$ 1,175 | 138% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩52,262 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 700 | 34% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,867 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 70 | 76% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,805 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 38 | 128% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,394 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 32 | 92% |
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iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (Mex$ 3,589) | Mex$ 2,132 | 68% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.37 | - |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,400 (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 920 | 20% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,231 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | 52% |
| TOTAL | 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 71% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,073
(₩1,787,032)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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