Cost of living in Mexico compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 224 (₩12,621) | ₩9,411 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 121 (₩6,828) | ₩6,661 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (₩3,083) | ₩5,558 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (₩1,189) | ₩2,243 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (₩1,980) | ₩4,906 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (₩1,303) | ₩6,379 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 70 (₩3,938) | ₩13,015 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (₩2,280) | ₩5,944 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (₩1,366) | ₩3,678 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (₩1,334) | ₩2,166 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 229 (₩12,899) | ₩22,522 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (₩1,696) | ₩2,694 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (₩1,168) | ₩2,980 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,229 (₩1,081,354) | ₩1,532,360 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,739 (₩491,463) | ₩1,131,400 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,060 (₩59,587) | ₩298,496 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,262 (₩577,098) | ₩1,200,300 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,161 (₩290,223) | ₩587,302 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 677 (₩38,063) | ₩81,680 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (₩21,484) | ₩41,339 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,728 (₩378,326) | ₩352,573 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,049 (₩115,225) | ₩113,587 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (₩5,502) | ₩13,071 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 92 (₩5,197) | ₩13,039 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 856 (₩48,136) | ₩41,844 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 661 (₩37,159) | ₩52,250 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,509 (₩84,856) | ₩95,365 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,155 (₩64,959) | ₩173,054 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 357,255 (₩20,090,331) | ₩29,087,500 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (₩1,073) | ₩1,439 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 546 (₩30,702) | ₩82,870 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 51% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (₩4,449) | ₩6,377 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 185 (₩10,379) | ₩7,390 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (₩29,906) | ₩82,440 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (₩4,512) | ₩21,662 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (₩2,770) | ₩8,130 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (₩3,194) | ₩8,324 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (₩1,706) | ₩1,815 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (₩1,618) | ₩2,204 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (₩10,628) | ₩17,384 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 304 (₩17,117) | ₩33,460 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (₩8,442) | ₩20,876 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 850 (₩47,781) | ₩165,595 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 680 (₩38,229) | ₩67,775 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 124 (₩6,977) | ₩10,109 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (₩4,024) | ₩5,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (₩2,241) | ₩5,279 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,814 (₩608,151) | ₩669,053 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.02 (₩170) | ₩1,500 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 985 (₩55,398) | ₩61,508 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (₩3,479) | ₩4,500 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
56.235
KRW
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Mexico is 48% cheaper than in South Korea
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