Cost of living in South Korea compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Korea is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩9,333 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 163 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩6,509 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 108 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,201 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 57 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,610 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,973 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 32 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,606 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 22 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,909 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 67 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,939 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 40 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩5,079 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 23 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,476 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 22 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩25,498 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 217 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₩2,754 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 28 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩3,148 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in South Korea is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩1,495,100 (Mex$ 23,479) | Mex$ 19,403 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩1,111,570 (Mex$ 17,456) | Mex$ 8,946 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩252,074 (Mex$ 3,959) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩634,731 (Mex$ 9,968) | Mex$ 10,855 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩569,700 (Mex$ 8,947) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩93,201 (Mex$ 1,464) | Mex$ 897 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩30,841 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 386 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₩512,722 (Mex$ 8,052) | Mex$ 7,586 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩113,954 (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩10,470 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 102 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩19,321 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 86 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in South Korea is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩69,249 (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 854 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩58,737 (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 632 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩110,750 (Mex$ 1,739) | Mex$ 1,511 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩193,166 (Mex$ 3,034) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in South Korea is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩35,224,500 (Mex$ 553,175) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,474 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩70,368 (Mex$ 1,105) | Mex$ 499 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in South Korea is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,944 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 79 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,390 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 214 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 566 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩18,944 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 70 | + 323% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩8,772 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 49 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,077 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 57 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,335 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 30 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,422 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩13,449 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 187 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Korea is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩30,440 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 348 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩21,000 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 139 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,875 (Mex$ 1,726) | Mex$ 904 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩61,177 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 662 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,044 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 110 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,823 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 59 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,159 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 41 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩571,356 (Mex$ 8,973) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩146 (Mex$ 2.30) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩59,864 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 881 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,578 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 55 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,005 prices entered by 1,513 different people.
Cost of living in South Korea is 60% more expensive than in Mexico
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