Cost of living in Mexico compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (₩24,429) | ₩12,081 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (₩12,769) | ₩7,849 | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (₩5,562) | ₩5,923 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (₩2,217) | ₩2,942 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (₩3,718) | ₩5,102 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (₩2,391) | ₩7,780 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (₩7,503) | ₩8,958 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (₩3,960) | ₩6,825 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (₩2,814) | ₩4,178 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (₩2,381) | ₩3,056 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (₩22,254) | ₩21,973 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (₩2,837) | ₩3,494 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (₩2,018) | ₩4,603 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 12% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (₩1,794,364) | ₩1,500,120 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (₩917,130) | ₩1,934,250 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (₩100,380) | ₩240,148 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (₩1,084,198) | ₩1,264,360 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (₩609,678) | ₩725,161 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (₩70,665) | ₩80,000 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (₩34,398) | ₩28,380 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (₩499,117) | ₩433,362 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (₩216,002) | ₩100,000 | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (₩9,154) | ₩16,029 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (₩9,489) | ₩14,433 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (₩77,901) | ₩85,819 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (₩55,091) | ₩66,260 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (₩139,374) | ₩96,399 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (₩109,403) | ₩148,450 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (₩29,907,979) | ₩39,273,000 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (₩1,833) | ₩1,635 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (₩46,432) | ₩58,441 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (₩7,425) | ₩7,985 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (₩17,364) | ₩12,000 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (₩55,382) | ₩39,691 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (₩6,308) | ₩20,000 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (₩5,000) | ₩15,000 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (₩5,514) | ₩9,644 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (₩2,810) | ₩3,593 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (₩2,709) | ₩6,320 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (₩20,674) | ₩14,338 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (₩31,545) | ₩37,219 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (₩13,070) | ₩27,364 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (₩65,991) | ₩249,761 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (₩71,968) | ₩127,461 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (₩14,263) | ₩15,654 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (₩6,457) | ₩5,510 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (₩3,864) | ₩6,631 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (₩889,140) | ₩924,016 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (₩194) | ₩206 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (₩70,675) | ₩98,667 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (₩5,904) | ₩4,699 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,739 prices entered by 930 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
79.583
KRW
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in South Korea
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