Cost of living in Mexico compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 313 (₩21,500) | ₩11,240 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 164 (₩11,287) | ₩8,193 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (₩4,910) | ₩6,251 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (₩1,944) | ₩2,963 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (₩3,255) | ₩4,279 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 36 (₩2,450) | ₩7,882 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 (₩6,523) | ₩8,410 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (₩3,276) | ₩9,989 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (₩2,385) | ₩4,206 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (₩2,072) | ₩3,564 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 282 (₩19,418) | ₩29,378 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 38 (₩2,622) | ₩3,162 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (₩1,812) | ₩4,269 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 49% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,927 (₩1,576,708) | ₩3,573,370 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,868 (₩816,165) | ₩1,911,090 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,214 (₩83,468) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,066 (₩967,339) | ₩1,369,270 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,305 (₩502,384) | ₩776,874 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 778 (₩53,502) | ₩542,787 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 416 (₩28,615) | ₩29,901 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,305 (₩433,623) | ₩800,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,516 (₩173,032) | ₩150,000 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 122 (₩8,356) | ₩14,795 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (₩8,162) | ₩30,000 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 960 (₩65,996) | ₩85,301 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 711 (₩48,917) | ₩66,207 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,725 (₩118,642) | ₩119,110 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,322 (₩90,939) | ₩172,946 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,944 (₩23,928,598) | ₩35,630,100 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (₩1,634) | ₩1,683 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 591 (₩40,676) | ₩62,057 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 94 (₩6,468) | ₩9,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (₩18,783) | ₩10,000 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 728 (₩50,079) | ₩200,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (₩5,411) | ₩17,379 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (₩4,491) | ₩11,250 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (₩5,162) | ₩10,000 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (₩2,700) | ₩2,000 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 38 (₩2,646) | ₩3,239 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 304 (₩20,881) | ₩16,918 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mexico | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 413 (₩28,398) | ₩51,145 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 173 (₩11,904) | ₩30,000 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 858 (₩58,974) | ₩40,000 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 911 (₩62,647) | ₩68,634 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 190 (₩13,065) | ₩15,000 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 89 (₩6,131) | ₩5,270 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 55 (₩3,781) | ₩4,968 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,643 (₩731,927) | ₩1,089,690 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.70 (₩186) | ₩240 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,005 (₩69,093) | ₩74,234 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 77 (₩5,300) | ₩4,500 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
Exchange rate:
68.771
KRW
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in South Korea
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