- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Daegu
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 88% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 134 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 91 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,901 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 52 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 17 | + 158% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 31 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 15 | + 471% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 58 | + 309% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 38 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 20 | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,621 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 15 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 177 | + 81% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,134 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩965,588 (Mex$ 16,693) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (Mex$ 11,186) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (Mex$ 3,155) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩517,452 (Mex$ 8,945) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩344,084 (Mex$ 5,948) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (Mex$ 1,497) | Mex$ 620 | + 141% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 432 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (Mex$ 11,557) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 36 | + 353% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 63 | + 148% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 787 | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,833 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 523 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (Mex$ 1,806) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (Mex$ 1,813) | Mex$ 934 | + 94% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 (Mex$ 387,477) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,387 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 543 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | + 119% | |||
Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is 119% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 65 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 225 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (Mex$ 1,097) | Mex$ 378 | + 190% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 66 | + 360% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 39 | + 255% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 50 | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 23 | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 101 | + 120% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,138 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 277 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 131 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (Mex$ 2,691) | Mex$ 734 | + 267% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,378 (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 722 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,881 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 77 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 47 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,611 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 31 | + 101% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,067 (Mex$ 1,194) | Mex$ 647 | + 85% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,555 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$ 65,159
(₩3,769,104)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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