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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.96 PLN (3 USD) in Mexico and 27.24 PLN (7.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Mexico.

10.96 PLN
27.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.71 PLN (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45% lower in Mexico.

6.71 PLN
12.20 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 43.74 PLN (11.97 USD) in Mexico and 117.96 PLN (32.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Mexico.

43.74 PLN
117.96 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.6 PLN (10.84 USD) in Mexico and 73.58 PLN (20.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

39.60 PLN
73.58 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.46 PLN (8.61 USD) in Mexico and 37.45 PLN (10.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16% lower in Mexico.

31.46 PLN
37.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.84 PLN (4.34 USD) in Mexico and 11.42 PLN (3.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in South Korea.

15.84 PLN
11.42 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.32 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 8.29 PLN (2.27 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Mexico.

6.32 PLN
8.29 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.54 PLN (2.61 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 10.87 PLN (2.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Mexico.

9.54 PLN
10.87 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.27 PLN (3.63 USD) in Mexico and 11.37 PLN (3.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in South Korea.

13.27 PLN
11.37 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

87.61 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.15 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 8.86 PLN (2.43 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Mexico.

5.15 PLN
8.86 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.87 PLN (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 11.71 PLN (3.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Mexico.

9.87 PLN
11.71 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 36.78 PLN (10.07 USD) in Mexico and 49.42 PLN (13.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Mexico.

36.78 PLN
49.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.26 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 7.57 PLN (2.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Mexico.

6.26 PLN
7.57 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.41 PLN (2.3 USD) in Mexico and 10.03 PLN (2.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Mexico.

8.41 PLN
10.03 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.95 PLN (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 19.19 PLN (5.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Mexico.

7.95 PLN
19.19 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8 PLN (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 13.55 PLN (3.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 41% lower in Mexico.

8.00 PLN
13.55 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.26 PLN (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 10.79 PLN (2.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Mexico.

7.26 PLN
10.79 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.71 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 65.98 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

47.71 PLN
65.98 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.57 PLN (2.07 USD) in Mexico and 22.59 PLN (6.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Mexico.

7.57 PLN
22.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 4.48 PLN (1.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8% lower in Mexico.

4.12 PLN
4.48 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.09 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.94 PLN (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 13.34 PLN (3.65 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in South Korea.

13.94 PLN
13.34 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in Mexico and 5.84 PLN (1.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in South Korea.

6.44 PLN
5.84 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.88 PLN (3.25 USD) in Mexico and 12.69 PLN (3.47 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Mexico.

11.88 PLN
12.69 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.82 PLN (4.88 USD) in Mexico and 20.3 PLN (5.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Mexico.

17.82 PLN
20.30 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.64 PLN (9.76 USD) in Mexico and 22.58 PLN (6.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in South Korea.

35.64 PLN
22.58 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 198.02 PLN (54.2 USD) in Mexico and 202.98 PLN (55.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Mexico.

198.02 PLN
202.98 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 49.51 PLN (13.55 USD) in Mexico and 30.45 PLN (8.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in South Korea.

49.51 PLN
30.45 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.31 PLN (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 2.79 PLN (0.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Korea.

4.31 PLN
2.79 PLN

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 5.08 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 4.24 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in South Korea.

5.08 PLN
4.24 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.96 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 4.62 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in South Korea.

4.96 PLN
4.62 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.98 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.11 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 71.29 PLN (19.51 USD) in Mexico and 159.85 PLN (43.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

71.29 PLN
159.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.39 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 3.81 PLN (1.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Mexico.

1.39 PLN
3.81 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20 PLN (5.47 USD) in Mexico and 30.45 PLN (8.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Mexico.

20.00 PLN
30.45 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.66 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.79 PLN (0.76 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Mexico.

1.66 PLN
2.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 12.18 PLN (3.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Mexico.

4.95 PLN
12.18 PLN

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 23.76 PLN (6.5 USD) in Mexico and 38.06 PLN (10.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Mexico.

23.76 PLN
38.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 215.35 PLN (58.95 USD) in Mexico and 200.84 PLN (54.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in South Korea.

215.35 PLN
200.84 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 94.17 PLN (25.78 USD) in Mexico and 74.6 PLN (20.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in South Korea.

94.17 PLN
74.60 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 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 3869 PLN (1059.04 USD) in Mexico and 3456 PLN (945.98 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in South Korea.

3 869 PLN
3 456 PLN

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 2452 PLN (671.08 USD) in Mexico and 2027 PLN (554.81 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in South Korea.

2 452 PLN
2 027 PLN

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 8333 PLN (2280.85 USD) in Mexico and 9010 PLN (2466.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Mexico.

8 333 PLN
9 010 PLN

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 4886 PLN (1337.39 USD) in Mexico and 4545 PLN (1243.95 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7% lower in South Korea.

4 886 PLN
4 545 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.34 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 13157 PLN (3601.29 USD) in Mexico and 77763 PLN (21285.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Mexico.

13 157 PLN
77 763 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9113 PLN (2494.54 USD) in Mexico and 41263 PLN (11294.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Mexico.

9 113 PLN
41 263 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.41 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3321 PLN (908.96 USD) in Mexico and 11322 PLN (3098.94 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 70.7% lower in Mexico.

3 321 PLN
11 322 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

86.8 PLN
191 PLN

Two stars

353 PLN
203 PLN

Three stars

512 PLN
262 PLN

Four stars

1 072 PLN
437 PLN

Five stars

2 926 PLN
1 025 PLN

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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