- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,985 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 118 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,528 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 95 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,957 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 66 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,498 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,427 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 31 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,263 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 20 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,856 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 62 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩6,767 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 37 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,225 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 24 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,513 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 21 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,403 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 223 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,739 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 25 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,350 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 20 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,496,450 (Mex$ 26,901) | Mex$ 19,610 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,108,410 (Mex$ 19,925) | Mex$ 10,459 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩148,919 (Mex$ 2,677) | Mex$ 1,601 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩994,024 (Mex$ 17,869) | Mex$ 11,800 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩612,536 (Mex$ 11,011) | Mex$ 6,637 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩132,259 (Mex$ 2,378) | Mex$ 1,595 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩25,690 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 383 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩512,162 (Mex$ 9,207) | Mex$ 8,082 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩97,084 (Mex$ 1,745) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,442 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 103 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,547 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 89 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩83,855 (Mex$ 1,507) | Mex$ 798 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩54,603 (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 655 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩96,827 (Mex$ 1,741) | Mex$ 1,486 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩153,217 (Mex$ 2,754) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,660,700 (Mex$ 551,168) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,556 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩63,764 (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 466 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,647 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 77 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,057 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 184 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,530 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 542 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩10,272 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 68 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,076 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 49 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,730 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 53 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,061 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 28 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,686 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 29 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩18,295 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 123 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,601 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 383 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,654 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 136 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩118,894 (Mex$ 2,137) | Mex$ 1,185 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩60,511 (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 743 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,150 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 103 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,929 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 55 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,728 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 45 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩577,048 (Mex$ 10,373) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩382 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩76,765 (Mex$ 1,380) | Mex$ 721 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 52 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,531 prices entered by 1,475 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 78% more expensive than in Mexico
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