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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.99 USD in Mexico and 7.63 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Mexico.

2.99 USD
7.63 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.83 USD in Mexico and 3.42 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Mexico.

1.83 USD
3.42 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.95 USD in Mexico and 33.05 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Mexico.

11.95 USD
33.05 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.82 USD in Mexico and 20.61 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Mexico.

10.82 USD
20.61 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.59 USD in Mexico and 10.49 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Mexico.

8.59 USD
10.49 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.33 USD in Mexico and 3.2 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in South Korea.

4.33 USD
3.20 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.73 USD in Mexico and 2.32 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Mexico.

1.73 USD
2.32 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.61 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.04 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Mexico.

2.61 USD
3.04 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.62 USD in Mexico and 3.19 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in South Korea.

3.62 USD
3.19 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.98 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.41 USD in Mexico and 2.48 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Mexico.

1.41 USD
2.48 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.7 USD in Mexico and 3.28 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Mexico.

2.70 USD
3.28 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.05 USD in Mexico and 13.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Mexico.

10.05 USD
13.85 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.71 USD in Mexico and 2.12 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Mexico.

1.71 USD
2.12 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.3 USD in Mexico and 2.81 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Mexico.

2.30 USD
2.81 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.17 USD in Mexico and 5.38 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Mexico.

2.17 USD
5.38 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.19 USD in Mexico and 3.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Mexico.

2.19 USD
3.80 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.98 USD in Mexico and 3.02 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Mexico.

1.98 USD
3.02 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 2.07 USD in Mexico and 6.33 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Mexico.

2.07 USD
6.33 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.13 USD in Mexico and 1.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

1.13 USD
1.26 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.06 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.81 USD in Mexico and 3.74 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in South Korea.

3.81 USD
3.74 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.76 USD in Mexico and 1.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in South Korea.

1.76 USD
1.64 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.25 USD in Mexico and 3.55 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Mexico.

3.25 USD
3.55 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.87 USD in Mexico and 5.69 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Mexico.

4.87 USD
5.69 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.74 USD in Mexico and 6.33 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 35% lower in South Korea.

9.74 USD
6.33 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 54.09 USD in Mexico and 56.87 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Mexico.

54.09 USD
56.87 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.52 USD in Mexico and 8.53 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in South Korea.

13.52 USD
8.53 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.18 USD in Mexico and 0.78 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in South Korea.

1.18 USD
0.78 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 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.16 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Korea.

1.39 USD
1.16 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.36 USD in Mexico and 1.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in South Korea.

1.36 USD
1.26 USD

LPG 1L

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0.82 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.16 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 19.47 USD in Mexico and 44.78 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Mexico.

19.47 USD
44.78 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.38 USD in Mexico and 1.07 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Mexico.

0.38 USD
1.07 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.46 USD in Mexico and 8.53 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 36% lower in Mexico.

5.46 USD
8.53 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 USD in Mexico and 0.78 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Mexico.

0.45 USD
0.78 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.35 USD in Mexico and 3.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Mexico.

1.35 USD
3.41 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 6.49 USD in Mexico and 10.66 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Mexico.

6.49 USD
10.66 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 58.82 USD in Mexico and 56.27 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in South Korea.

58.82 USD
56.27 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.72 USD in Mexico and 20.9 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in South Korea.

25.72 USD
20.90 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 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 1057 USD in Mexico and 968.24 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in South Korea.

1 057 USD
968.24 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 669.67 USD in Mexico and 567.87 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in South Korea.

669.67 USD
567.87 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 2276 USD in Mexico and 2524 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Mexico.

2 276 USD
2 524 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 1335 USD in Mexico and 1273 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in South Korea.

1 335 USD
1 273 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.48 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 3594 USD in Mexico and 21786 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Mexico.

3 594 USD
21 786 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 2489 USD in Mexico and 11560 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Mexico.

2 489 USD
11 560 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.5 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 907.05 USD in Mexico and 3172 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 71.4% lower in Mexico.

907.05 USD
3 172 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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