- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Jordan
- Seoul
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Seoul (South Korea) and Amman (Jordan)
| Food | 22% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₩8,133 (Dinar 5.166) | Dinar 13.286 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,995 (Dinar 3.808) | Dinar 4.834 | 21% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₩5,638 (Dinar 3.581) | Dinar 2.286 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,850 (Dinar 1.810) | Dinar 1.172 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,558 (Dinar 2.260) | Dinar 1.857 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,071 (Dinar 5.126) | Dinar 0.529 | 870% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩8,986 (Dinar 5.707) | Dinar 2.321 | 146% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩7,711 (Dinar 4.898) | Dinar 1.479 | 231% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₩6,286 (Dinar 3.992) | Dinar 1 | 299% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₩2,278 (Dinar 1.447) | Dinar 2.543 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,800 (Dinar 13.211) | Dinar 17.571 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,438 (Dinar 1.549) | Dinar 1.143 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,420 (Dinar 1.537) | Dinar 0.286 | 438% |
| Housing | 173% | ||
| Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 173% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₩2,522,220 (Dinar 1,602) | Dinar 428 | 274% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩120,000 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 58 | 30% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₩27,000 (Dinar 17.149) | Dinar 28 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩885,714 (Dinar 563) | Dinar 449 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₩111,750 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 120 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,722 (Dinar 8.080) | Dinar 4.571 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,143 (Dinar 8.983) | Dinar 3.643 | 147% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 8% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₩103,571 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 50 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₩37,843 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 40 | 39% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₩115,000 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 47 | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₩95,000 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 42 | 43% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩34,728,300 (Dinar 22,057) | Dinar 27,000 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,983 (Dinar 1.259) | Dinar 0.778 | 62% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₩52,143 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 28 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₩9,390 (Dinar 5.964) | Dinar 5.757 | 4% |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is 36% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₩4,714 (Dinar 2.994) | Dinar 4.214 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩9,071 (Dinar 5.762) | Dinar 3.164 | 82% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,314 (Dinar 4.646) | Dinar 2.792 | 66% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩7,714 (Dinar 4.900) | Dinar 3.567 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,429 (Dinar 2.178) | Dinar 1.143 | 91% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,857 (Dinar 1.815) | Dinar 1.833 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩17,400 (Dinar 11.051) | Dinar 5.143 | 115% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 13% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩28,636 (Dinar 18.188) | Dinar 33 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,053 (Dinar 11.466) | Dinar 14.125 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩168,571 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 27 | 299% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₩77,500 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 60 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩10,143 (Dinar 6.442) | Dinar 6.667 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,537 (Dinar 2.881) | Dinar 2.393 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₩4,313 (Dinar 2.739) | Dinar 5.167 | 47% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩202,170 (Dinar 128) | Dinar 149 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩222 (Dinar 0.141) | Dinar 0.072 | 97% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₩100,900 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 66 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₩2,709 (Dinar 1.721) | Dinar 1.921 | 10% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,005 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,039
(₩1,635,539)
in Seoul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 750
in Amman.