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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.64 EUR (2.94 USD) in Mexico and 7.21 EUR (8.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Mexico.

2.64 EUR
7.21 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.62 EUR (1.8 USD) in Mexico and 3.23 EUR (3.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Mexico.

1.62 EUR
3.23 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.54 EUR (11.75 USD) in Mexico and 31.24 EUR (34.86 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Mexico.

10.54 EUR
31.24 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.54 EUR (10.64 USD) in Mexico and 19.49 EUR (21.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Mexico.

9.54 EUR
19.49 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.58 EUR (8.45 USD) in Mexico and 9.92 EUR (11.07 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Mexico.

7.58 EUR
9.92 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.82 EUR (4.26 USD) in Mexico and 3.02 EUR (3.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in South Korea.

3.82 EUR
3.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.52 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 2.2 EUR (2.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Mexico.

1.52 EUR
2.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.3 EUR (2.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.88 EUR (3.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Mexico.

2.30 EUR
2.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.2 EUR (3.57 USD) in Mexico and 3.01 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in South Korea.

3.20 EUR
3.01 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.49 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.24 EUR (1.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 EUR (2.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Mexico.

1.24 EUR
2.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.38 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 3.1 EUR (3.46 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
3.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.86 EUR (9.88 USD) in Mexico and 13.09 EUR (14.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Mexico.

8.86 EUR
13.09 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.68 USD) in Mexico and 2.01 EUR (2.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Mexico.

1.51 EUR
2.01 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.26 USD) in Mexico and 2.66 EUR (2.96 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Mexico.

2.03 EUR
2.66 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.91 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 5.08 EUR (5.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Mexico.

1.91 EUR
5.08 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.93 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 3.59 EUR (4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

1.93 EUR
3.59 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.75 EUR (1.95 USD) in Mexico and 2.86 EUR (3.19 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
2.86 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.71 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 16.19 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Mexico.

11.71 EUR
16.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.82 EUR (2.03 USD) in Mexico and 5.98 EUR (6.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Mexico.

1.82 EUR
5.98 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.99 EUR (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 1.19 EUR (1.32 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Mexico.

0.99 EUR
1.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.36 EUR (3.75 USD) in Mexico and 3.53 EUR (3.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Mexico.

3.36 EUR
3.53 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.55 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.55 EUR (1.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Korea.

1.55 EUR
1.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.86 EUR (3.19 USD) in Mexico and 3.36 EUR (3.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Mexico.

2.86 EUR
3.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.29 EUR (4.79 USD) in Mexico and 5.38 EUR (6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Mexico.

4.29 EUR
5.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.59 EUR (9.58 USD) in Mexico and 5.98 EUR (6.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in South Korea.

8.59 EUR
5.98 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 47.7 EUR (53.22 USD) in Mexico and 53.76 EUR (59.98 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Mexico.

47.70 EUR
53.76 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.92 EUR (13.3 USD) in Mexico and 8.06 EUR (9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in South Korea.

11.92 EUR
8.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.04 EUR (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in South Korea.

1.04 EUR
0.74 EUR

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 1.25 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 1.04 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in South Korea.

1.25 EUR
1.04 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.22 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.13 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in South Korea.

1.22 EUR
1.13 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.73 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.32 times less for transportation in Mexico than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.17 EUR (19.16 USD) in Mexico and 42.33 EUR (47.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Mexico.

17.17 EUR
42.33 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 1.01 EUR (1.12 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
1.01 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.82 EUR (5.37 USD) in Mexico and 8.06 EUR (9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Mexico.

4.82 EUR
8.06 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Mexico.

0.40 EUR
0.74 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.19 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 3.23 EUR (3.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
3.23 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 5.72 EUR (6.39 USD) in Mexico and 10.08 EUR (11.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Mexico.

5.72 EUR
10.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.87 EUR (57.87 USD) in Mexico and 53.19 EUR (59.35 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Mexico.

51.87 EUR
53.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.68 EUR (25.31 USD) in Mexico and 19.76 EUR (22.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in South Korea.

22.68 EUR
19.76 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.07 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 931.9 EUR (1039.78 USD) in Mexico and 915.28 EUR (1021.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in South Korea.

931.90 EUR
915.28 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 590.52 EUR (658.88 USD) in Mexico and 536.8 EUR (598.94 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in South Korea.

590.52 EUR
536.80 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 2007 EUR (2239.37 USD) in Mexico and 2386 EUR (2662.48 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Mexico.

2 007 EUR
2 386 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 1177 EUR (1313.07 USD) in Mexico and 1204 EUR (1342.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Mexico.

1 177 EUR
1 204 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.88 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 3169 EUR (3535.81 USD) in Mexico and 20594 EUR (22978.45 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Mexico.

3 169 EUR
20 594 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 2195 EUR (2449.18 USD) in Mexico and 10928 EUR (12193.08 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Mexico.

2 195 EUR
10 928 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.75 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 799.84 EUR (892.43 USD) in Mexico and 2998 EUR (3345.45 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 73.3% lower in Mexico.

799.84 EUR
2 998 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

21.3 EUR
46.9 EUR

Two stars

86.6 EUR
49.7 EUR

Three stars

126 EUR
64.4 EUR

Four stars

263 EUR
107 EUR

Five stars

718 EUR
251 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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