Cost of Living Comparison Between South Korea and South Korea 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in South Korea is 0.0% higher than in South Korea (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in South Korea is 0.0% higher than in South Korea | |
| Rent Prices in South Korea are 0.0% higher than in South Korea | |
| Restaurant Prices in South Korea are 0.0% higher than in South Korea | |
| Groceries Prices in South Korea are 0.0% higher than in South Korea | |
| Local Purchasing Power in South Korea is 0.0% higher than in South Korea | |
Restaurants | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10,000.00 ₩ | 10,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60,000.00 ₩ | 60,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8,000.00 ₩ | 8,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5,000.00 ₩ | 5,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7,000.00 ₩ | 7,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5,131.75 ₩ | 5,131.75 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2,186.64 ₩ | 2,186.64 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,093.32 ₩ | 1,093.32 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Markets | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11,220.15 ₩ | 11,220.15 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3,833.03 ₩ | 3,833.03 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1,890.57 ₩ | 1,890.57 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,126.34 ₩ | 4,126.34 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8,399.20 ₩ | 8,399.20 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5,758.80 ₩ | 5,758.80 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18,460.86 ₩ | 18,460.86 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,864.29 ₩ | 4,864.29 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2,135.18 ₩ | 2,135.18 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,643.41 ₩ | 3,643.41 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3,698.46 ₩ | 3,698.46 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2,373.25 ₩ | 2,373.25 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,782.34 ₩ | 1,782.34 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,373.78 ₩ | 3,373.78 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,600.29 ₩ | 1,600.29 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25,000.00 ₩ | 25,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2,933.37 ₩ | 2,933.37 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3,973.02 ₩ | 3,973.02 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,500.00 ₩ | 1,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 64,000.00 ₩ | 64,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,383.58 ₩ | 1,383.58 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12,000.00 ₩ | 12,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,257.25 ₩ | 6,257.25 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,731,000.00 ₩ | 37,731,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,562,841.16 ₩ | 32,562,841.16 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 229,959.31 ₩ | 229,959.31 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 54,795.04 ₩ | 54,795.04 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29,626.28 ₩ | 29,626.28 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70,640.94 ₩ | 70,640.94 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26,261.90 ₩ | 26,261.90 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15,000.00 ₩ | 15,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 535,441.59 ₩ | 535,441.59 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 32,047,329.58 ₩ | 32,047,329.58 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79,007.28 ₩ | 79,007.28 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 66,374.31 ₩ | 66,374.31 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 111,299.06 ₩ | 111,299.06 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 147,763.16 ₩ | 147,763.16 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 905,926.57 ₩ | 905,926.57 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 574,469.16 ₩ | 574,469.16 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,384,705.39 ₩ | 2,384,705.39 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,415,467.52 ₩ | 1,415,467.52 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,877,135.69 ₩ | 1,877,135.69 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,207,647.94 ₩ | 1,207,647.94 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | South Korea Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,466,341.29 ₩ | 3,466,341.29 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.34 | 4.34 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 353 | 353 |
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