- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,025 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 119 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,426 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 96 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,610 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 65 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,484 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,658 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 31 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,000 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 21 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 64 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,723 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 38 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,317 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 24 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,458 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,617 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 217 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,668 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,969 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 20 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,470,030 (Mex$ 24,795) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,134,840 (Mex$ 19,141) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩146,543 (Mex$ 2,472) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩882,325 (Mex$ 14,882) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩570,318 (Mex$ 9,619) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩108,724 (Mex$ 1,834) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩26,238 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 382 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (Mex$ 8,639) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (Mex$ 1,637) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 110 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,304 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 79 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,227 (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 841 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,151 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 674 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,357 (Mex$ 1,625) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩138,932 (Mex$ 2,343) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,995,700 (Mex$ 522,802) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,534 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩60,943 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 454 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 77 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 181 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩33,974 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 545 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩11,913 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 72 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,145 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 50 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 55 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,084 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 28 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,154 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 128 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,427 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 379 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,366 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 138 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩92,667 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩56,926 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 744 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩8,682 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 103 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,126 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 55 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 45 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (Mex$ 9,733) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,123 (Mex$ 1,166) | Mex$ 754 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,516 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 52 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01687
MXN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,295 prices entered by 1,400 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 62% more expensive than in Mexico
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