Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 46% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Seoul | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (229 Kč) | 235 Kč | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (140 Kč) | 192 Kč | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (102 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (49 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (99 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (142 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (182 Kč) | 176 Kč | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (142 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (68 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (52 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (389 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (57 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (78 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 178% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is 7% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Seoul | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (64,728 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (41,599 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (4,744 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (21,499 Kč) | 26,263 Kč | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (15,662 Kč) | 19,550 Kč | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (1,991 Kč) | 3,955 Kč | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (505 Kč) | 537 Kč | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (7,267 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (1,739 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (206 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (248 Kč) | 242 Kč | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is 24% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (1,388 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (1,076 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (1,632 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (2,508 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is 15% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (649,210 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (29 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (1,013 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,009 (278 Kč) | 305 Kč | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (100 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (110 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (569 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (274 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (186 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (144 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (54 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (71 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (277 Kč) | 475 Kč | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Seoul | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (548 Kč) | 702 Kč | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (476 Kč) | 504 Kč | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (3,406 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (1,407 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (230 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (96 Kč) | 76 Kč | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (90 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (13,467 Kč) | 16,378 Kč | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (3.20 Kč) | 3.41 Kč | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (1,351 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (78 Kč) | 157 Kč | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 612 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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