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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.39 USD in Mexico and 6 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

2.39 USD
6.00 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.24 USD in Mexico and 3.45 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Mexico.

1.24 USD
3.45 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.2 USD in Mexico and 41.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Mexico.

9.20 USD
41.06 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.8 USD in Mexico and 14.28 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Mexico.

10.80 USD
14.28 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.25 USD in Mexico and 10.05 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Mexico.

6.25 USD
10.05 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.44 USD in Mexico and 3.21 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in South Korea.

3.44 USD
3.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 2.03 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 33% lower in Mexico.

1.36 USD
2.03 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.59 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

1.90 USD
3.59 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.54 USD in Mexico and 2.29 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in South Korea.

2.54 USD
2.29 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.98 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.93 USD in Mexico and 2.23 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Mexico.

0.93 USD
2.23 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.88 USD in Mexico and 2.94 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Mexico.

1.88 USD
2.94 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.75 USD in Mexico and 10.72 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

7.75 USD
10.72 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.28 USD in Mexico and 2.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Mexico.

1.28 USD
2.06 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.42 USD in Mexico and 2.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Mexico.

1.42 USD
2.85 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.38 USD in Mexico and 5.83 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Mexico.

1.38 USD
5.83 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.52 USD in Mexico and 3.57 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Mexico.

1.52 USD
3.57 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 3.38 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Mexico.

1.36 USD
3.38 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 1.5 USD in Mexico and 5.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mexico.

1.50 USD
5.85 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.78 USD in Mexico and 0.99 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Mexico.

0.78 USD
0.99 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.6 USD in Mexico and 3.72 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Mexico.

2.60 USD
3.72 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.97 USD in Mexico and 1.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Mexico.

0.97 USD
1.41 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.45 USD in Mexico and 2.86 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Mexico.

2.45 USD
2.86 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.63 USD in Mexico and 5 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Mexico.

3.63 USD
5.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.3 USD in Mexico and 5.71 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in South Korea.

6.30 USD
5.71 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 37.29 USD in Mexico and 48.18 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Mexico.

37.29 USD
48.18 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.36 USD in Mexico and 6.42 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in South Korea.

7.36 USD
6.42 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.7 USD in Mexico and 0.76 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Mexico.

0.70 USD
0.76 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 2.36 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14.94 USD in Mexico and 39.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Mexico.

14.94 USD
39.26 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.29 USD in Mexico and 0.93 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Mexico.

0.29 USD
0.93 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.89 USD in Mexico and 9.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Mexico.

5.89 USD
9.64 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.49 USD in Mexico and 0.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 38% lower in Mexico.

0.49 USD
0.79 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.98 USD in Mexico and 2.71 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Mexico.

0.98 USD
2.71 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 4.42 USD in Mexico and 9.99 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Mexico.

4.42 USD
9.99 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.96 USD in Mexico and 50.04 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Mexico.

43.96 USD
50.04 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20 USD in Mexico and 17.38 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in South Korea.

20.00 USD
17.38 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.53 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 748.9 USD in Mexico and 702.03 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in South Korea.

748.90 USD
702.03 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 453.4 USD in Mexico and 549.04 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Mexico.

453.40 USD
549.04 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 1458 USD in Mexico and 2555 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Mexico.

1 458 USD
2 555 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 851.04 USD in Mexico and 1573 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Mexico.

851.04 USD
1 573 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.21 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 2576 USD in Mexico and 20177 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Mexico.

2 576 USD
20 177 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 1680 USD in Mexico and 10527 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 84% lower in Mexico.

1 680 USD
10 527 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.84 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 648.21 USD in Mexico and 2490 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 74% lower in Mexico.

648.21 USD
2 490 USD

Hotels

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

One star

23.7 USD
47.6 USD

Two stars

69.7 USD
61.9 USD

Three stars

110 USD
78.5 USD

Four stars

223 USD
124 USD

Five stars

599 USD
275 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1558 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1495 hotels

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