- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Jeju
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jeju, South Korea and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 81% | |||
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| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 81% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,872 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 179 | 21% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,410 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 91 | 26% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 37 | 262% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,500 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 17 | 169% |
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12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 36 | 63% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 13 | 463% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 31 | 210% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 26 | 74% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,165 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 12 | 212% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 180 | 322% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 19 | - |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 19 | - |
| Housing | 32% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 32% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (Mex$ 17,931) | Mex$ 9,857 | 82% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,117 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (Mex$ 14,345) | Mex$ 7,533 | 90% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 627 | - |
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40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 10,600 | - |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,750 | - |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 125 | 43% |
| Clothes | 62% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 62% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (Mex$ 1,345) | Mex$ 721 | 86% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 571 | 39% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,500 (Mex$ 2,107) | Mex$ 1,437 | 47% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (Mex$ 2,690) | Mex$ 791 | 240% |
| Transportation | 63% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (Mex$ 582,339) | Mex$ 256,667 | 127% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩2,078 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 15 | 148% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 536 | - |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,000 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 101 | 29% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩30,000 (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 144 | 274% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 35 | - |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 24 | - |
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Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩6,000 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 75 | 43% |
| Entertainment | 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 41% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,648 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 288 | 97% |
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2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 114 | 188% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,175 | - |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,010 (Mex$ 1,471) | Mex$ 700 | 110% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 70 | 94% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,910 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 38 | 133% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,126 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 32 | 134% |
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iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,132 | - |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (Mex$ 1.79) | Mex$ 3.37 | 47% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 920 | 41% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,285 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | 54% |
| TOTAL | 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is 52% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 19,010
(₩1,060,169)
in Jeju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Zapopan.
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