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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 1.57 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (3.08 USD) in Mexico and 6.18 EUR (7.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Mexico.

2.62 EUR
6.18 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 EUR (1.89 USD) in Mexico and 2.77 EUR (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Mexico.

1.60 EUR
2.77 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.45 EUR (12.29 USD) in Mexico and 26.75 EUR (31.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Mexico.

10.45 EUR
26.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.46 EUR (11.13 USD) in Mexico and 16.69 EUR (19.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Mexico.

9.46 EUR
16.69 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.51 EUR (8.84 USD) in Mexico and 8.49 EUR (9.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Mexico.

7.51 EUR
8.49 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.78 EUR (4.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.59 EUR (3.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in South Korea.

3.78 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in Mexico and 1.88 EUR (2.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Mexico.

1.51 EUR
1.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Mexico.

2.28 EUR
2.46 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.17 EUR (3.73 USD) in Mexico and 2.58 EUR (3.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in South Korea.

3.17 EUR
2.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.39 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Mexico.

1.23 EUR
2.01 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.36 EUR (2.77 USD) in Mexico and 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Mexico.

2.36 EUR
2.66 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.78 EUR (10.33 USD) in Mexico and 11.21 EUR (13.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Mexico.

8.78 EUR
11.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 EUR (1.76 USD) in Mexico and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Mexico.

1.49 EUR
1.72 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.01 EUR (2.36 USD) in Mexico and 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Mexico.

2.01 EUR
2.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in Mexico and 4.35 EUR (5.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Mexico.

1.90 EUR
4.35 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.91 EUR (2.25 USD) in Mexico and 3.07 EUR (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Mexico.

1.91 EUR
3.07 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.73 EUR (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 2.45 EUR (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Mexico.

1.73 EUR
2.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.11 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 15.36 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

11.11 EUR
15.36 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in Mexico and 5.12 EUR (6.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Mexico.

1.81 EUR
5.12 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.98 EUR (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Mexico.

0.98 EUR
1.02 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.33 EUR (3.92 USD) in Mexico and 3.03 EUR (3.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9% lower in South Korea.

3.33 EUR
3.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in South Korea.

1.54 EUR
1.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in Mexico and 2.88 EUR (3.38 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Mexico.

2.84 EUR
2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.26 EUR (5.01 USD) in Mexico and 4.6 EUR (5.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Mexico.

4.26 EUR
4.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.51 EUR (10.01 USD) in Mexico and 5.12 EUR (6.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in South Korea.

8.51 EUR
5.12 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 47.3 EUR (55.63 USD) in Mexico and 46.03 EUR (54.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in South Korea.

47.30 EUR
46.03 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.83 EUR (13.91 USD) in Mexico and 6.9 EUR (8.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in South Korea.

11.83 EUR
6.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Mexico and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in South Korea.

1.03 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times more for fuel in Mexico than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in South Korea.

1.18 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7% lower in South Korea.

1.15 EUR
1.07 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.69 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.03 EUR (20.03 USD) in Mexico and 36.25 EUR (42.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 53% lower in Mexico.

17.03 EUR
36.25 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
0.86 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.78 EUR (5.62 USD) in Mexico and 6.9 EUR (8.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Mexico.

4.78 EUR
6.90 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Mexico and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Mexico.

0.40 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 2.76 EUR (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Mexico.

1.18 EUR
2.76 EUR

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 5.68 EUR (6.68 USD) in Mexico and 8.63 EUR (10.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Mexico.

5.68 EUR
8.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.44 EUR (60.49 USD) in Mexico and 45.54 EUR (53.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in South Korea.

51.44 EUR
45.54 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.5 EUR (26.45 USD) in Mexico and 16.92 EUR (19.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in South Korea.

22.50 EUR
16.92 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.08 times more 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 924.21 EUR (1086.84 USD) in Mexico and 783.72 EUR (921.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in South Korea.

924.21 EUR
783.72 EUR

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 585.65 EUR (688.7 USD) in Mexico and 459.65 EUR (540.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in South Korea.

585.65 EUR
459.65 EUR

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 1990 EUR (2340.72 USD) in Mexico and 2043 EUR (2402.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Mexico.

1 990 EUR
2 043 EUR

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 1167 EUR (1372.5 USD) in Mexico and 1031 EUR (1211.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in South Korea.

1 167 EUR
1 031 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.07 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 3143 EUR (3695.83 USD) in Mexico and 17634 EUR (20737.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Mexico.

3 143 EUR
17 634 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2177 EUR (2560.02 USD) in Mexico and 9357 EUR (11003.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Mexico.

2 177 EUR
9 357 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.24 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 793.24 EUR (932.82 USD) in Mexico and 2567 EUR (3019.16 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 69.1% lower in Mexico.

793.24 EUR
2 567 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.2 EUR
44.5 EUR

Two stars

82.1 EUR
47.2 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
61.1 EUR

Four stars

249 EUR
102 EUR

Five stars

681 EUR
239 EUR

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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