Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,411 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 217 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,661 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 120 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,558 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 55 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,243 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,906 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 35 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,379 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 25 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,015 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 73 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,944 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 40 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,678 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 24 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,166 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,522 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 232 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,819 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 30 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,980 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 21 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,839,660 (Mex$ 34,253) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,187,480 (Mex$ 22,110) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩250,846 (Mex$ 4,671) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,200,300 (Mex$ 22,349) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩587,302 (Mex$ 10,935) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩81,680 (Mex$ 1,521) | Mex$ 730 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩41,339 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 379 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩352,573 (Mex$ 6,565) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,587 (Mex$ 2,115) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩13,071 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 99 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩13,039 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 91 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩41,844 (Mex$ 779) | Mex$ 839 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,250 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 651 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩95,365 (Mex$ 1,776) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩173,054 (Mex$ 3,222) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩30,595,300 (Mex$ 569,662) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,439 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,931 (Mex$ 1,507) | Mex$ 535 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 122% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,377 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 82 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 183 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩96,192 (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 519 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,662 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 80 | + 406% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,130 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 50 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,324 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 55 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩1,815 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,204 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,384 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 189 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 177% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩33,460 (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 305 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,876 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 150 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩165,595 (Mex$ 3,083) | Mex$ 846 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,775 (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 683 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,109 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 125 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 71 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,279 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 39 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩669,053 (Mex$ 12,457) | Mex$ 10,288 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,500 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 964% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,508 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 975 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 62 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,241 prices entered by 1,267 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 108% more expensive than in Mexico
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