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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. South Korea

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.94 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.53 USD in Mexico and 6.1 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Mexico.

2.53 USD
6.10 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 3.51 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Mexico.

1.31 USD
3.51 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.76 USD in Mexico and 41.77 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Mexico.

9.76 USD
41.77 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.45 USD in Mexico and 14.52 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Mexico.

11.45 USD
14.52 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.63 USD in Mexico and 10.22 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Mexico.

6.63 USD
10.22 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.64 USD in Mexico and 3.27 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in South Korea.

3.64 USD
3.27 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.44 USD in Mexico and 2.07 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Mexico.

1.44 USD
2.07 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.02 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.66 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Mexico.

2.02 USD
3.66 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.69 USD in Mexico and 2.33 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in South Korea.

2.69 USD
2.33 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.98 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.99 USD in Mexico and 2.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Mexico.

0.99 USD
2.26 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2 USD in Mexico and 2.99 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Mexico.

2.00 USD
2.99 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.22 USD in Mexico and 10.91 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Mexico.

8.22 USD
10.91 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 2.1 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Mexico.

1.36 USD
2.10 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.51 USD in Mexico and 2.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Mexico.

1.51 USD
2.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.47 USD in Mexico and 5.93 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Mexico.

1.47 USD
5.93 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.62 USD in Mexico and 3.63 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

1.62 USD
3.63 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.44 USD in Mexico and 3.44 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Mexico.

1.44 USD
3.44 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.06 USD in Mexico and 18.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

13.06 USD
18.06 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.59 USD in Mexico and 5.95 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Mexico.

1.59 USD
5.95 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.83 USD in Mexico and 1 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 17% lower in Mexico.

0.83 USD
1.00 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.16 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.75 USD in Mexico and 3.78 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Mexico.

2.75 USD
3.78 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.03 USD in Mexico and 1.43 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 28% lower in Mexico.

1.03 USD
1.43 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.6 USD in Mexico and 2.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

2.60 USD
2.90 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.85 USD in Mexico and 5.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Mexico.

3.85 USD
5.08 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.69 USD in Mexico and 5.81 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in South Korea.

6.69 USD
5.81 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 39.56 USD in Mexico and 49.02 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Mexico.

39.56 USD
49.02 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.81 USD in Mexico and 6.54 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in South Korea.

7.81 USD
6.54 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.74 USD in Mexico and 0.77 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Mexico.

0.74 USD
0.77 USD

Fuel

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times more for fuel in Mexico than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in South Korea.

1.31 USD
1.08 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.31 USD in Mexico and 1.21 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in South Korea.

1.31 USD
1.21 USD

LPG 1L

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0.77 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.26 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.84 USD in Mexico and 39.94 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Mexico.

15.84 USD
39.94 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 USD in Mexico and 0.94 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 67% lower in Mexico.

0.31 USD
0.94 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.25 USD in Mexico and 9.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Mexico.

6.25 USD
9.80 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.52 USD in Mexico and 0.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 35% lower in Mexico.

0.52 USD
0.80 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.04 USD in Mexico and 2.76 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Mexico.

1.04 USD
2.76 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.69 USD in Mexico and 10.17 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Mexico.

4.69 USD
10.17 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 46.63 USD in Mexico and 50.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Mexico.

46.63 USD
50.90 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.21 USD in Mexico and 17.68 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in South Korea.

21.21 USD
17.68 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.47 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in South Korea.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 794.48 USD in Mexico and 714.17 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in South Korea.

794.48 USD
714.17 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 481 USD in Mexico and 558.54 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Mexico.

481.00 USD
558.54 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1546 USD in Mexico and 2600 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Mexico.

1 546 USD
2 600 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 902.84 USD in Mexico and 1601 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Mexico.

902.84 USD
1 601 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.92 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2733 USD in Mexico and 20526 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Mexico.

2 733 USD
20 526 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1782 USD in Mexico and 10709 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Mexico.

1 782 USD
10 709 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.68 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 687.67 USD in Mexico and 2533 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 72.9% lower in Mexico.

687.67 USD
2 533 USD

Hotels

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Mexico vs. South Korea - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

23.8 USD
52.3 USD

Two stars

96.6 USD
55.5 USD

Three stars

140 USD
71.8 USD

Four stars

293 USD
120 USD

Five stars

801 USD
281 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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