Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,112 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 243 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,337 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 140 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,987 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 64 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,684 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,919 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 37 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩7,571 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 25 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩15,097 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 78 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,246 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 47 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,232 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,750 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩21,608 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 263 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,192 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 33 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,056 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,924,960 (Mex$ 45,779) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,518,680 (Mex$ 23,769) | Mex$ 9,499 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩404,245 (Mex$ 6,327) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,170,520 (Mex$ 18,320) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩778,808 (Mex$ 12,189) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩86,783 (Mex$ 1,358) | Mex$ 850 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩28,579 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 402 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩312,531 (Mex$ 4,891) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,516 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,315 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 115 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩18,786 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 109 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,705 (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 917 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,630 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 652 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩89,867 (Mex$ 1,407) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩127,854 (Mex$ 2,001) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,648,000 (Mex$ 542,283) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,700 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,034 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 518 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩16,011 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 84 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 199 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 580 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 76 | + 334% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,694 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 55 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,744 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 58 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩5,884 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 30 | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩3,228 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,797 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 231 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩29,483 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 318 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩23,582 (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 156 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩273,150 (Mex$ 4,275) | Mex$ 742 | + 476% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩65,687 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 741 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩40,981 (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 149 | + 330% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,037 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 82 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,008 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 42 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩688,756 (Mex$ 10,780) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩150 (Mex$ 2.35) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩68,568 (Mex$ 1,073) | Mex$ 909 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 67 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,891 prices entered by 1,159 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 62% more expensive than in Mexico
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