- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Jeju
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 108% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 134 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 91 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 52 | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,517 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 17 | + 259% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 31 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 15 | + 351% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,000 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 58 | + 290% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 38 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 15 | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 177 | + 320% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,200 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 19 | + 98% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (Mex$ 17,480) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,555 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (Mex$ 13,984) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩18,500 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 432 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (Mex$ 7,866) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,783 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 36 | + 479% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 63 | + 178% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 66% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (Mex$ 1,311) | Mex$ 787 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 523 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩140,000 (Mex$ 2,447) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (Mex$ 2,622) | Mex$ 934 | + 181% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (Mex$ 567,700) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 56% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,333 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 65 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 378 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 39 | + 410% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩8,303 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 101 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 53% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 277 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 131 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,010 (Mex$ 1,434) | Mex$ 722 | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 77 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 47 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 31 | + 145% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (Mex$ 1.75) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 647 | + 96% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is 51% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 66,497
(₩3,804,184)
in Jeju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan.
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