Price Rankings for Seoul, South Korea

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World Ranking

61^st Cheapest Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 538 Cities in the World.
64^th Cheapest Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) (Markets) out of 445 Cities in the World.
74^th Cheapest Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) (Transportation) out of 363 Cities in the World.

10^th Most Expensive Bananas (1 kg) (Markets) out of 578 Cities in the World.
9^th Most Expensive Apples (1 kg) (Markets) out of 576 Cities in the World.
23^th Most Expensive Potatoes (1 kg) (Markets) out of 568 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Most Expensive Bananas (1 kg) (Markets) out of 129 Cities in Asia
3^rd Most Expensive White Rice (1 kg) (Markets) out of 128 Cities in Asia
1^st Most Expensive Apples (1 kg) (Markets) out of 126 Cities in Asia

Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) (Markets) out of 13 Cities in Eastern Asia
6^th Cheapest Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 23 Cities in Eastern Asia
6^th Cheapest Men's Leather Business Shoes (Clothing And Shoes) out of 20 Cities in Eastern Asia

1^st Most Expensive Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) (Markets) out of 23 Cities in Eastern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Bananas (1 kg) (Markets) out of 23 Cities in Eastern Asia
1^st Most Expensive Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 23 Cities in Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	₩12,000.00	Low	430^th/593	25^th/129	1^st/23
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	₩90,000.00	Moderate	254^th/580	11^st/128	1^st/23
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	₩10,000.00	Low	323^th/439	34^th/110	1^st/22
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	₩5,000.00	Moderate	337^th/568	24^th/111	3^rd/23
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	₩8,000.00	High	190^th/527	13^th/103	2^nd/23
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	₩5,494.12	High	228^th/584	19^th/128	2^nd/23
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	₩2,120.00	Low	391^st/585	17^th/129	1^st/23
Bottled Water (12 oz)	₩1,030.77	Low	417^th/582	18^th/129	3^rd/23
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	₩2,758.46	Very High	67^th/592	18^th/128	7^th/23
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	₩3,764.82	Very High	115^th/589	4^th/128	1^st/22
White Rice (1 lb)	₩2,584.57	Very High	71^st/581	3^rd/128	3^rd/23
Eggs (12, Large Size)	₩4,830.67	Moderate	290^th/592	9^th/129	1^st/23
Local Cheese (1 lb)	₩10,743.30	Very High	60^th/560	10^th/119	7^th/20
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	₩6,352.13	High	226^th/579	5^th/125	2^nd/21
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	₩15,898.43	Very High	27^th/559	1^st/124	1^st/23
Apples (1 lb)	₩4,641.01	Very High	9^th/576	1^st/126	1^st/22
Bananas (1 lb)	₩2,098.74	Very High	10^th/578	2^nd/129	1^st/23
Oranges (1 lb)	₩3,474.97	Very High	14^th/554	1^st/121	1^st/20
Tomatoes (1 lb)	₩3,796.22	Very High	18^th/562	1^st/124	1^st/20
Potatoes (1 lb)	₩2,219.43	Very High	23^th/568	1^st/125	1^st/20
Onions (1 lb)	₩1,547.58	Very High	102^th/555	5^th/124	3^rd/21
Lettuce (1 Head)	₩3,848.33	Very High	17^th/543	1^st/117	1^st/22
Bottled Water (50 oz)	₩1,506.67	Moderate	230^th/571	7^th/128	2^nd/23
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	₩25,000.00	Very High	23^th/550	10^th/102	1^st/17
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	₩3,116.09	High	145^th/541	15^th/110	1^st/23
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	₩4,379.44	High	117^th/490	9^th/97	1^st/18
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	₩4,500.00	Very Low	382^th/445	59^th/96	13^th/13
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	₩1,550.00	Moderate	304^th/514	15^th/111	4^th/22
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	₩62,000.00	Moderate	219^th/409	14^th/78	3^rd/15
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	₩4,800.00	High	130^th/404	13^th/101	2^nd/21
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	₩1,327.71	Low	290^th/363	37^th/94	5^th/18
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	₩12,000.00	Low	216^th/297	17^th/67	4^th/10
Gasoline (1 Liter)	₩1,958.12	Moderate	301^st/593	16^th/129	2^nd/23
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	₩39,370,000.00	Low	300^th/496	37^th/87	6^th/20
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	₩37,815,000.00	Moderate	281^st/562	38^th/112	3^rd/22
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	₩285,041.67	High	194^th/556	6^th/117	2^nd/20
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	₩47,083.33	High	137^th/590	7^th/127	1^st/23
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	₩27,891.67	Low	432^th/581	44^th/125	7^th/22
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	₩78,000.00	Very High	105^th/565	35^th/122	6^th/23
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	₩21,562.50	Low	258^th/390	43^th/99	11^st/18
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	₩15,000.00	Moderate	231^st/504	21^st/116	4^th/23
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	₩2,582,533.00	Very High	41^st/417	1^st/113	1^st/20
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	₩30,281,890.11	High	84^th/384	12^th/97	6^th/16
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	₩77,546.15	Low	320^th/524	34^th/119	7^th/20
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	₩43,907.69	Very Low	390^th/474	60^th/114	15^th/21
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	₩93,769.23	Very Low	478^th/538	79^th/121	18^th/23
Men's Leather Business Shoes	₩110,461.54	Low	372^th/481	54^th/115	15^th/20
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	₩1,187,076.92	Moderate	307^th/583	24^th/127	6^th/23
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	₩831,000.00	Moderate	324^th/575	22^th/127	3^rd/23
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	₩3,314,780.21	High	146^th/570	12^th/126	4^th/23
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	₩1,721,428.57	Moderate	263^th/565	17^th/126	3^rd/23
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	₩3,707,835.27	Very High	2^nd/525	1^st/111	1^st/22
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	₩1,463,159.24	Very High	10^th/524	4^th/112	2^nd/23
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	₩4,765,200.84	High	150^th/587	5^th/128	1^st/23
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	4.08	Low	366^th/531	87^th/111	2^nd/22

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