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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

EURMXNKRWUSD

Mexico vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.54 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.73 EUR (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 6.32 EUR (7.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Mexico.

2.73 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

1.67 EUR
2.83 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.89 EUR (12.85 USD) in Mexico and 27.36 EUR (32.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

10.89 EUR
27.36 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.86 EUR (11.63 USD) in Mexico and 17.07 EUR (20.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Mexico.

9.86 EUR
17.07 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.83 EUR (9.24 USD) in Mexico and 8.69 EUR (10.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Mexico.

7.83 EUR
8.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.94 EUR (4.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.65 EUR (3.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Korea.

3.94 EUR
2.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.57 EUR (1.86 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 EUR (2.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Mexico.

1.57 EUR
1.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.38 EUR (2.8 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.52 EUR (2.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
2.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.3 EUR (3.9 USD) in Mexico and 2.64 EUR (3.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20% lower in South Korea.

3.30 EUR
2.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.32 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 EUR (2.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
2.06 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in Mexico and 2.72 EUR (3.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Mexico.

2.46 EUR
2.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.15 EUR (10.8 USD) in Mexico and 11.46 EUR (13.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Mexico.

9.15 EUR
11.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.56 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.76 EUR (2.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Mexico.

1.56 EUR
1.76 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.09 EUR (2.47 USD) in Mexico and 2.33 EUR (2.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

2.09 EUR
2.33 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in Mexico and 4.45 EUR (5.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Mexico.

1.98 EUR
4.45 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.99 EUR (2.35 USD) in Mexico and 3.14 EUR (3.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Mexico.

1.99 EUR
3.14 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in Mexico and 2.5 EUR (2.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Mexico.

1.81 EUR
2.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.07 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 15.31 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

11.07 EUR
15.31 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.88 EUR (2.22 USD) in Mexico and 5.24 EUR (6.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Mexico.

1.88 EUR
5.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Mexico and 1.04 EUR (1.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1% lower in Mexico.

1.03 EUR
1.04 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.47 EUR (4.09 USD) in Mexico and 3.09 EUR (3.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11% lower in South Korea.

3.47 EUR
3.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.6 EUR (1.89 USD) in Mexico and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15% lower in South Korea.

1.60 EUR
1.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.96 EUR (3.49 USD) in Mexico and 2.94 EUR (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in South Korea.

2.96 EUR
2.94 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.44 EUR (5.23 USD) in Mexico and 4.71 EUR (5.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Mexico.

4.44 EUR
4.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.87 EUR (10.47 USD) in Mexico and 5.24 EUR (6.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in South Korea.

8.87 EUR
5.24 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.29 EUR (58.16 USD) in Mexico and 47.08 EUR (55.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in South Korea.

49.29 EUR
47.08 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.32 EUR (14.54 USD) in Mexico and 7.06 EUR (8.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in South Korea.

12.32 EUR
7.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.07 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mexico and 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in South Korea.

1.07 EUR
0.65 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNKRWUSD

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 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.98 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in South Korea.

1.18 EUR
0.98 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 1.96 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.75 EUR (20.94 USD) in Mexico and 37.08 EUR (43.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Mexico.

17.75 EUR
37.08 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Mexico.

0.35 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.98 EUR (5.87 USD) in Mexico and 7.06 EUR (8.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Mexico.

4.98 EUR
7.06 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico and 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
0.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.82 EUR (3.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Mexico.

1.23 EUR
2.82 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 5.92 EUR (6.98 USD) in Mexico and 8.83 EUR (10.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33% lower in Mexico.

5.92 EUR
8.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.61 EUR (63.25 USD) in Mexico and 46.58 EUR (54.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in South Korea.

53.61 EUR
46.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.44 EUR (27.66 USD) in Mexico and 17.3 EUR (20.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in South Korea.

23.44 EUR
17.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.1 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 963.13 EUR (1136.41 USD) in Mexico and 801.63 EUR (945.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in South Korea.

963.13 EUR
801.63 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 610.31 EUR (720.11 USD) in Mexico and 470.15 EUR (554.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23% lower in South Korea.

610.31 EUR
470.15 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 2074 EUR (2447.49 USD) in Mexico and 2090 EUR (2465.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Mexico.

2 074 EUR
2 090 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 1216 EUR (1435.1 USD) in Mexico and 1054 EUR (1243.78 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in South Korea.

1 216 EUR
1 054 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNKRWUSD

Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.98 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 3275 EUR (3864.41 USD) in Mexico and 18037 EUR (21282.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Mexico.

3 275 EUR
18 037 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 2269 EUR (2676.8 USD) in Mexico and 9571 EUR (11293.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Mexico.

2 269 EUR
9 571 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.18 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 826.64 EUR (975.37 USD) in Mexico and 2626 EUR (3098.51 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 68.5% lower in Mexico.

826.64 EUR
2 626 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNKRWUSD

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

One star

20.1 EUR
44.3 EUR

Two stars

81.9 EUR
47 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
60.9 EUR

Four stars

249 EUR
101 EUR

Five stars

679 EUR
238 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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