Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,728 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 265 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,824 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 147 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,138 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 67 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,881 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 26 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩6,434 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 45 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,039 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 26 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩7,984 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 85 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,424 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 48 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩4,900 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 32 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,924 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,791 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 258 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,925 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 34 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,099 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (Mex$ 50,107) | Mex$ 20,005 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,236,600 (Mex$ 30,062) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩272,954 (Mex$ 3,669) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,069,890 (Mex$ 14,380) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩733,814 (Mex$ 9,863) | Mex$ 6,636 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩120,000 (Mex$ 1,613) | Mex$ 723 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,234 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 401 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩219,090 (Mex$ 2,945) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (Mex$ 1,344) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩16,029 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 114 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,433 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 127 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩82,132 (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 970 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,053 (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 756 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩94,430 (Mex$ 1,269) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩148,450 (Mex$ 1,995) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩41,461,500 (Mex$ 557,276) | Mex$ 385,663 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,846 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩56,684 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 574 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩7,985 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 89 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩12,000 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 198 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩42,086 (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 598 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩21,034 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 74 | + 281% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩15,000 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 60 | + 238% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩9,644 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 68 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,593 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 36 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩8,235 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 35 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,817 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 237 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,969 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 357 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩28,078 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 156 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩270,239 (Mex$ 3,632) | Mex$ 723 | + 402% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩67,904 (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 765 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩15,654 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 161 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,405 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 79 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,618 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 46 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩780,501 (Mex$ 10,491) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩207 (Mex$ 2.78) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩84,504 (Mex$ 1,136) | Mex$ 860 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 78 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,031 prices entered by 1,029 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 44% more expensive than in Mexico
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