Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,765 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 323 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩7,842 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 182 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,173 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 74 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,807 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩5,741 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 50 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,811 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 33 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩12,501 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 91 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩9,424 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 47 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,136 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 34 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,193 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩17,855 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 272 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,567 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,396 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩2,774,520 (Mex$ 37,465) | Mex$ 24,494 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,871,850 (Mex$ 25,276) | Mex$ 12,965 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩253,476 (Mex$ 3,423) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,187,220 (Mex$ 16,031) | Mex$ 15,768 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩668,010 (Mex$ 9,020) | Mex$ 7,787 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩129,315 (Mex$ 1,746) | Mex$ 694 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩14,224 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 397 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩329,300 (Mex$ 4,447) | Mex$ 5,861 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩103,135 (Mex$ 1,393) | Mex$ 2,286 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,313 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 142 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,992 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 131 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩73,672 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 953 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩52,272 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 764 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩80,092 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩105,969 (Mex$ 1,431) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,060,200 (Mex$ 432,914) | Mex$ 407,184 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,602 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩59,463 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 674 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,502 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 106 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,351 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 278 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩200,000 (Mex$ 2,701) | Mex$ 660 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩13,556 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 106 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩4,165 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 70 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,776 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 82 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩4,807 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 40 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩1,903 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 41 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩29,466 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 306 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| South Korea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩26,839 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 381 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩26,278 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 179 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩106,145 (Mex$ 1,433) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩71,900 (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 825 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,866 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 187 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,410 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 98 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,787 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 57 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩590,662 (Mex$ 7,976) | Mex$ 10,563 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩1,375 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 3.22 | + 476% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,701 (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 947 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,513 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 82 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,476 prices entered by 712 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 24% more expensive than in Mexico
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